Senior QA/QC Engineer

Location: Dalton, GA

Technician: DEPTEC

The Opportunity

The Senior QA/QC Engineer delivers execution and oversight for quality assurance and control across complex, mission-critical projects. This role ensures compliance with international standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior engineers. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop advanced quality frameworks, manage supplier quality programs, and ensure flawless execution of QA/QC processes throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do?

• Lead development and implementation of enterprise-level QA/QC strategies, inspection protocols, and test plans for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action programs for systemic issues.
• Manage supplier quality audits and qualification programs globally.
• Direct commissioning and validation activities for large-scale installations, ensuring compliance with NEC, ASME, AWS, ASTM, IEC, IEEE, and ISO standards.
• Serve as primary quality liaison for executive stakeholders and clients, providing technical guidance and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and maintain advanced QA documentation systems, including digital NCR tracking and analytics dashboards.
• Mentor and train QA/QC engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of quality excellence.

Represent the organization in regulatory and certification audits.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of quality assurance or field engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with team members, supervisor, and customers.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, NFPA 70E, NEC, ASME, ASTM, and related quality codes.
• Hands-on experience in field commissioning, inspection, and testing of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Preferred: NFPA CESCP, ASME GDTP, or NETA Level II Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Electrical Safety)
• Strong understanding of quality engineering tools: FMEA, SPC, PPAP, control plans.
• Highly experienced in mechanical systems, emphasis on cooling and design
• Proficiency with mechanical measurement tools (CMM, calipers, gauges, micrometers).
• Excel