Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Company: Wisconsin Tubing, LLC
Job Overview:
The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality assurance processes and systems to ensure compliance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. This position focuses on the quality control of Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP), Plastic Corrugated Pipe, pipe fittings, accessories, and custom structures. The engineer will work closely with production, design, and regulatory teams to ensure that all products meet or exceed industry specifications and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes, inspection techniques, and testing protocols to ensure compliance with AASHTO and ASTM requirements.
- Conduct regular quality audits and inspections of CMP, Plastic Corrugated Pipe, pipe fittings, accessories, and custom structures to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to address any quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Design and execute testing plans for materials and finished products, including mechanical, chemical, and durability testing as required by relevant standards.
- Maintain detailed documentation of quality testing, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions to meet both internal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that the company's products comply with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Train and mentor production staff on quality control practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis investigations for any identified quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Liaise with external certification bodies and regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and product certifications.
- Keep up-to-date with changes in AASHTO, ASTM, and other relevant standards, ensuring company processes are aligned with any new regulations or updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or a related field, preferably in the manufacturing of piping systems or construction materials.
- Experience with AASHTO and ASTM standards, preferably for Corrugated Metal Pipe/Accessories, Plastic Corrugated Pipe, and related products.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in conducting root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in quality assurance software and tools (e.g., statistical analysis software, project management tools).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.