Embedded Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Colchester, VT

The overarching philosophy will be “Right the First Time” in everything we do and produce and driving towards perfection. Hidden problems and trends will be made visual, and continuously improved.

The Quality Assurance Engineer, Welding Professional, is responsible for assisting the QAD with the maintenance and execution of Hayward Tyler’s Quality Assurance Program’s. The QA Engineer, Welding Professional, will ensure that program maintenance activities (e.g. welding, training, audits) are performed and documented as required and that the program requirements are updated as necessary to comply with changes in the governing Codes, rules, and regulations. Your expertise and diligence will be critical in upholding the company's reputation for excellence and regulatory compliance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Welding Professional to join our team. You will bridge the gap between advanced welding engineering and quality assurance. In this role, you will develop, implement, and audit welding procedures, ensuring all manufactured products meet top-tier industry standards and structural integrity requirements.

Provides a high level of quality assurance engineering work involving broad assignments at an engineered product company active in critical to function equipment design. Qualified candidates are able to plan, complete, and direct quality engineering work associated with improving and maintaining the Quality Program. They establish priorities for work assigned and effectively complete their tasks. Provides work direction and technical expertise to those department personnel engaged in tasks assigned.

All Quality Assurance Engineering work is completed in accordance with Hayward Tyler’s Quality Principles:

• Understand customers’ business objectives as well as their technical requirements
• Agree what can be delivered in what timeframe and develop a plan on how delivery can be met
• Work co-operatively with all departments and suppliers to exceed customer expectations
• Make the right people, with the correct level of authority, skills and experience, available for the project Identify and manage risks jointly
• Always develop and execute by way of a quality plan
• ASME B&PVC Section III and Section VIII, as well as Military and NAVSEA applications
• Other industry standards as applicable
• 10CFR50 App B
• 10CFR21

Principal duties performed in collaboration with the QAD consist of, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Assurance Program’s in accordance ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Division 1 and 5, Section VIII Div. 1 and 2, Military/NAVSEA program, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulatory guides.
• Primary role will be welding activities at HTI.
• Code & Regulatory Compliance: welding requirements of ASME Section III and ASME Section VIII (Divisions 1 and 2), as well as Military/NAVSEA applications.
• Procedure Development: write, review, qualify, and approve weld procedures, work instructions, and techniques to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements as needed.
• Quality Control & Auditing: perform visual weld inspections and conduct root-cause analysis on weld-related defects to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Welder Certification: Manage welder continuity and conduct welder performance qualification (WPQ) testing to ensure all operators are certified for their specific tasks.
• Technical Authority: Serve as the primary point of contact for Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA), addressing weld-related aspects of audits/surveys, non-conformances, corrective actions, and design/fabrication issues.
• Supplier Quality: Evaluate and monitor the welding processes of external suppliers to ensure incoming materials and sub-assemblies meet our stringent quality standards.
• Equipment Calibration & Traceability: Ensure all weld equipment and supplies comply with ASME Section IX, Military/NAVSEA, and project-specific requirements.
• Either have current Lead Auditor credentials or be willing to train to become a Lead Auditor.
• Manage the approved supplier list (ASL), conducting the audits or surveys and documenting the annual reviews.
• Lead or participate in audits of HTI by customers or regulatory agencies being an additional resource with the auditor(s) during the entire audit process.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the Quality Program to ensure we are always audit ready.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize lean manufacturing and quality tools (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA) to optimize welding processes, reduce defect rates, and improve overall production efficiency.

Other duties as required.

Secondary duties performed in collaboration with the QAD consist of, but are not limited to:

• Assist Quality Engineer(s) during absences and high workflow periods as required.
• Substitutes for documentation coordinator and inspection activities during absences and during high workflow periods as required.
• Executes quality plans, controls and ensures product and process quality assurance in accordance with quality program, regulation and contractual requirements.
• Assists the QA Director in monitoring the quality program, and customer contract requirements. Including tracking, analyzing, reporting and problem solving. Responsible for driving down the cost of quality from both internally and externally made products and services. Major focus will be on costs from DMRs and warranties.
• Expected to participate in nuclear/quality related user groups and conferences (ASME, NIAC, NUPIC, etc).
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding, Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Science, or a related field experience with an Associate’s degree in a field identified above.
• Experience: 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in welding engineering and quality control, specifically within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Desirable skills: Level 2 NDE Certification by ASNT. The primary methods HTI uses are VT and LP.
• Proven experience in compliance programs related to 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA-1 in a manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements, as well as 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21 and experience with maintaining a robust quality program.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to conduct risk assessments and propose effective solutions.
• Strong technical writing ability for authoring procedures, and excellent verbal communication for liaising with third‑party inspectors, engineering staff, and shop floor technicians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and conduct training sessions.
• Attention to detail and a Commitment to the highest quality standards, particularly concerning nuclear safety culture and pressure equipment integrity.
• Travel can be expected at 10-30% yearly.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Must be able to occasionally maneuver in, around, and under pressure vessels, piping systems, fabricated structures, equipment, and other items.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Must be able to differentiate colors and have vision (with or without correction) that meets code requirements.
• Travel overseas and outside of the continental US.

$90,000 - $110,000 a year