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Senior Quality Engineer |
2009-8-11
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PURPOSE OF POSITION
Perform variety of quality assurance engineering functions in support of business unit and department quality assurance plans/programs. Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with such programs at Business Unit locations, customer sites and suppliers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement standards contained in Westinghouse "Codes of Business Ethics & Conduct." Ensure that all employees reporting to this position are informed about the standards and related policies, and enforce them within this supervised activity.
1.Develop, recommend, and implement business unit and departmental QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Develop and implement policies on scope and retention requirements of quality assurance documentation.
2.Identify and direct approach for successful resolution of significant product and software quality issues.
3.Communicate changes in business unit and departmental QA plans/programs and conduct ongoing education, orientation, training and certification programs for appropriate personnel.
4.Develop comprehensive audit plans. Conduct external audits of supplier and internal audits of Westinghouse division and departmental QA plans/programs to ensure compliance with applicable QA codes/standards. Write follow up reports and recommend actions to resolve QA issues. Follow engineering actions to resolve issues identified and evaluate the adequacy of proposed corrective actions.
5.Represent Westinghouse and provide input during external QA audits conducted by customers, government agencies, ASME, etc. Write audit response and follow up with impacted organizations to ensure that all corrective actions have been taken. Integrate audit results into existing QA plans/programs by developing and implementing new procedures.
6.Review bid specifications, licensing write ups, proposals, purchase order requisitions, field service procedures, and other documentation to verify compliance with technical QA requirements for the design, construction, manufacture and installation of nuclear power plant secondary loop structures, systems, components and modification thereof, as well as for non nuclear projects. Identify deviations which could create safety hazards or malfunctions and return associated documentation to design engineering or to higher level QA personnel with recommended solutions.
7.Participate on site engineering teams and field services by assisting with development and implementation of site QA procedures and ensuring that procedures are followed during installation and testing of Westinghouse supplied systems, equipment, components or maintenance/repair programs.
8.Develop and implement surveillance program to ensure compliance with technical specifications. Verify accuracy of procedures, tests and records and review inspection and NDT procedures to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and design engineering specifications.
9.Apply advanced quality control techniques and statistical methods for collection of deficiency and maintenance information to identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure effectiveness of QA programs.
10.Provide technical descriptive and cost input to bid proposals for QA services and training.
11.Assume site QA lead responsibility for routine field maintenance/repair programs.
KNOWLEDGE
In depth knowledge of national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as, ASME B&PV Code, ISO, Six Sigma, ANSI/ ASME NQA1 and Appendices, ANSI N45.2 and the daughter standards, IEEE Standards, and U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide series.
Technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically, 4 to 6 years of professional experience.
Must meet at least one of the following: ASQ certified Quality Engineer or Quality Manager, Lead Auditor per ANSI/ASME NQA1, certified Level II Inspector in disciplines of electrical, mechanical or civil per ANSI/ASME NQA1, or certified NDE level II VT and PT with familiarity with other NDE techniques.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
1.Resolve problems associated with development and implementation of comprehensive QA function.
2.Obtain commitment from different organizations with different goals to meet requirements of QA plans/programs.
3.Apply advanced analytical techniques to identify deviations, provide trend data, and suggest recommended solutions requires excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
4.Select various alternatives to produce useful data which will suggest resolutions to various QA problems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1.Oral and written communication skills to provide business unit/departmental technical guidance and convince various organizations to comply with QA procedures.
2.Provide direction and assistance to internal personnel and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers and licensees relative to Westinghouse quality related products and services.
3.Convince customer that quality problems have been resolved satisfactorily.
4.Negotiating skills are necessary when recommending alternatives, or when clarifying division/department positions on quality assurance to regulatory authorities and customers.
5.Listening skills, as well as, ability to articulate explanations are critical
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