Job Details
Vapor Power is currently in search of a Quality Specialist who will play a pivotal role in ensuring production of high-quality products through effective administration of product/process quality, inspection, and testing controls in compliance with ASME code for pressure vessels and ISO9001 quality system requirements.
In this hands-on position, the primary function will be to execute quality control inspection activities on product/process including regulatory, namely ASME compliance and enforce policies or guidelines for quality acceptance criteria, specifications, requirements, standards, etc., and utilize process outputs to identify areas of improvement to support department s performance and cost-reduction initiatives to positively impact quality objectives and metrics of performance
.
This position requires maintaining a positive and productive cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales departments and ASME relevant authorities. This is a great opportunity for those with a passion for Quality as it offers excellent learning and development opportunities in a steadily growing compan
y.
This is an onsite position from Franklin Park,
IL.
Key Responsibilit
- ies:Effectively performing incoming, in-process and final inspection activities of Vapor Power products and processes ensuring product compliance is maintained throughout the proc
- ess.Conducting and/or coordinating successful and timely completion of applicable ASME product testing requireme
- nts.Document and consolidate product verification and validation reports/records per ASME/QMS requireme
- nts.Owns the overall ASME Welder training and certification prog
- ram.Conduct periodic evaluations of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, protocols, tools, mechanisms, and equipment to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of Quality Standards and applicable regulation requirements (ASME), and identify areas of improvement to support cost reduction effo
- rts.Ownership for Non-conforming product (NCP) and leads the overall NCP reaction p
- lan.Participate in the internal and external audit program (ASME, QMS, suppliers, customers) for continuous accreditation and compliance. Also participates in Customer Complaint and Root Cause Analy
- sis.Travel domesticall
y 5%
Qualificat
- ions:CWI Certified Welder Inspector accreditation requ
- ired.Completion of ASME BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels training within six months of employ
- ment.GED and/or equivalent technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.) and/or 5+ years of hands-on/applied working knowledge in manufacturing environments regulated by ASME
- code.5+ years performing quality control roles and du
- ties.Experience reading, interpreting, and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T, understanding engineering mechanical protocols and regulations, engineering calculations and specificat
- ions.Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, V
- isio)Essential knowledge and/or experience with quality system documenta
tion.
Skills and Abil
- ities:Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical problem-solving s
- kills.Strong written and verbal communication skills in En
- glish.Able to effectively work with various functions and levels in the organization, ability to positively influence o
- thers.Team player-minded, communicative, proactive, stress-resistant, asse
- rtive.Bilingual (English & Spanish a
plus)
Physical Demands: This position requires moderate lifting and walking. Annual eye exams are also required and are covered by Vapor
Power.
Work Environment: This position must perform tasks that involve spending all his/her time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds. Steel-toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor. Exposure to sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer is
minimum.
- Benefits:Bonus eli
- gibility.Medical, Dental, an
- d Vision.Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life I
- nsurance.401k with Compa
- ny Match.Paid
Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC 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 l
ocal laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation an
d training.