Quality Engineer

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive.

Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods;

we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success.

We have high standards for a good reason : our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.

It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Quality Engineer who can be based at any Peterson location or based remotely in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer supports quality management at various supplier facilities and job sites, ensuring Peterson Power’s quality program is maintained and continuously improved upon.

This position is specifically dedicated to large complex and longer-duration projects with a high degree of "design / build" engineering and on-site customer interaction, with customers that are typically Global accounts or large engineering & construction firms working for municipalities.

This role works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Technicians, customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure that Peterson Power’s product quality meets or exceeds our customers’ needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain and communicate quality documents to ensure project objectives are met.

Aid in establishing and implementing quality best practices for all stakeholders.

Work with suppliers to ensure equipment quality standards are met.

Collaborate with clients and Caterpillar in assessing supplier quality.

Assist Sales and Operations teams in quality processes and activities.

Work with Project Managers to aid in start-up and commissioning document completion.

Oversee project issue logs, inspections, quality records, and final reports.

Perform shop tests, site tests, and quality inspections on equipment.

Provide technical support related to quality and / or commissioning to suppliers, vendors, customers, and sales team as needed.

Respond to customers’ quality needs with the direction of the Quality Manager.

Utilize multiple software platforms in daily activities such as CxAlloy and SharePoint.

Execute supplier quality assessments / audits as necessary.

Perform End-Of-Line inspections on customer equipment.

Provide quality reports to Quality Manager.

Perform quality management system audits at suppliers on behalf of customers.

Travel up to 50% of the time to customer job sites, vendor and supplier sites, and to meet with members of the Peterson Power team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in quality management in the construction industry;

or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Quality-related certification(s) preferred. Some examples include Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Engineer, and / or Six Sigma Green / Yellow / Black Belt.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

The annual pay for this position is dependent on location, experience, and education, and at a minimum is $92,000.00. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

Our generous benefits for Washington employees include : 401(k), 7 sick days / year (after 90 days), 10 vacation days / year, 7 holidays + 1 floating holiday.

Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A drug screen and background check is required.