Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer

RECONCRAFT’S ideal Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer candidate will support the QA Program, including the management and performance of electrical quality functions across marine fabrication, production, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. This position provides technical subject matter expertise and direction to program and production teams on electrical quality-related items and, with the Quality Manager and Executive Management, supports the overall quality strategy for the organization.

The QA Electrical Engineer has compliance oversight for contractual and technical quality requirements across multiple concurrent programs, including electrical installation, inspection, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and quality planning. The position promotes product quality, effective and efficient electrical quality processes, and overall customer satisfaction through the maintenance and continual improvement of the company's ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System.

This position is onsite in Clackamas, Oregon.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Manage and support the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System as it applies to electrical production and quality requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved contract documents, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements for all electrical quality activities.
• Support and develop project and program quality plans in accordance with contract and customer requirements.
• Verify electrical installations meet specified requirements for routing, separation, support, termination, labeling, protection, grounding/bonding, workmanship, and system configuration.
• Inspect electrical panels, switchboards, junction boxes, cable trays, wireways, harnesses, connectors, batteries, shore power systems, lighting systems, communication systems, navigation systems, and other electrical equipment as applicable to the program.
• Verify electrical equipment and test instruments are properly calibrated and traceable in accordance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and disposition electrical discrepancies, non-conformances, workmanship defects, and conflicts between drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities associated with electrical quality issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Electrical Production, Outfitting, Program Management, Supply Chain, and other department leads to ensure electrical quality requirements are clearly understood and effectively executed.
• Review vendor documentation, certificates, inspection records, test reports, and other quality documentation as required.
• Conduct in-process and final electrical quality inspections throughout vessel construction.
• Support static and underway quality reviews, electrical system testing, builder trials, dock trials, and customer acceptance trials.
• Brief QA, testing, inspection, and electrical quality matters at production meetings, project meetings, program reviews, and customer meetings as required.
• Conduct quality indoctrination and core process procedure training related to electrical workmanship and inspection requirements for newly hired craft personnel as required.
• Provide written and verbal briefings to the Quality Manager and Executive Management on electrical quality matters, significant risks, trends, and corrective actions.
• Support the development and improvement of standardized electrical quality processes across the organization.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Citizenship:
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position

• Education and Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field
  • 5 years of relevant electrical, marine, manufacturing, or government experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to obtain an Oregon Boater’s certification/card

• Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of combined electrical fabrication, installation, inspection, management, production, testing, or operational experience, preferably in the marine manufacturing industry
  • Experience supporting small and large, multi-faceted marine or industrial projects
  • Experience with electrical inspection, quality control, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
  • Experience working effectively in a team environment and providing technical direction to others

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of electrical installation, wiring, terminations, cable routing, grounding/bonding, electrical panels, DC and AC systems, and electrical testing
  • Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, technical specifications, contracts, and 3D models
  • Ability to develop detailed processes, procedures, inspection plans, and test plans
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, marine electrical requirements, customer specifications, military requirements, and industry standards as applicable to contract requirements
  • Understanding of electrical test equipment and proper calibration/traceability practices
  • Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with engineers, electricians, naval architects, project and program managers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and changing production schedules
  • Possess strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills

• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to function in a marine manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting for extended periods as necessary
  • Ability to access confined and tight spaces within vessel structures for inspection and testing
  • Ability to safely access elevated areas, ladders, platforms, and vessel structures as required
  • Ability to work around active production, electrical systems, machinery, welding operations, tools, and other industrial hazards while following all company safety requirements
  • Ability to participate in vessel inspections, testing, dock trials, builder trials, and customer acceptance activities

• Other Requirements:
  • Valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a passport if one is not currently held