Overview About IMI IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.
Position Summary The Quality Engineer establishes quality requirements to ensure that company products conform to customer requirements and industry standards by performing the following duties.
Supervisory Responsibility This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities of payrolled employees, but will oversee multiple agent partners in assigned territory.
Key responsibilities of this position include (other responsibilities may be assigned) - Review and interpret customer order and design specifications for quality requirements.
- Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation to ensure contractual compliance.
- Monitor quality performance of assigned products from engineering design through final shipment.
- Advise engineering and manufacturing personnel on quality compliance.
- Review supplier certifications and reports of non-compliance to identify product and material deficiencies.
- Determine conformance to applicable standards and codes.
- Compile quality assurance documentation for customer submittal.
- Prepare Job Quality Requirement document to incorporate customer requirements into the company quality assurance system.
- Review and approve supplier's procedures and specifications.
- Communicate and interact with Customers and Suppliers.
- Coordinate customer and third-party source inspections with company manufacturing personnel.
- Review and evaluate work repair instructions for quality requirements; determine the need for changes in instructions to meet requirements.
- Analyze company quality assurance programs and suggest possible improvements.
- Schedule Authorized Nuclear Inspector for witness of testing, document signature, etc.
Qualifications and Required Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 5+ years experience in a Nuclear Quality Assurance role under a ASME quality program preferred
- Knowledge of Nuclear industry standards as they relate to valves:
- ASME NQA-1
- ASME Section III, IX
- 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21
- Others as needed
- Experience with Commercial Grade Item dedication
- Experience working in a "Nuclear Safety Culture" environment
- Knowledge of quality standards (IS0 9001, ASME, NQA-1, ANSI, and ASTM)
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from four-year college or university
- Computer literate (Windows, MS Word, Excel
- Great interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
- Detail oriented
- Must have creative thinking/problem solving skills
- Adhere to international business protocol (etiquette, time differences, etc.).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, welding, shop tools, equipment and health/safety requirements
- Familiar with inspection tools and technique
- Understand non-destructive testing, Inspection/Quality Control functions
- Experience developing welder and welder qualifications strongly preferred
- Experience in blueprint reading is preferred
- ERP system knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of government and industry standards as applied to quality assurance is preferred
- Fluency in a foreign language is a bonus but not required
- Travel domestically and internationally
Physical Demands Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).
Pay range :
$90k-130k Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Bonus eligibility : This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary.
What IMI Can Offer You (USA Description) At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.
See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:
• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI's 'Catalyst' Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%
Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date
IMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.