Quality Engineer Associate

Quality Engineer AssociateM.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.The Quality Engineer Associate is responsible for documenting, managing, implementing, and institutionalizing the Quality Assurance plan for the assigned business unit and/or service center.Perform Quality Control tasks to include:Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:Control of Documents and RecordsControl of Nonconforming InstallationInitiation, follow-up and closure of corrective and preventive actions.Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirementsPartner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.Document tailored processes across the value stream using ISO, CMMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PMBOK, ITIL and other internationally recognized process frameworks.Understand challenges in the existing AS-IS processes and recommend improvements for process optimizationIdentify technical and administrative controls and create rules, policies, and procedures for the control implementation.Lead all activities involving quality assurance, compliance, audits, deliverables, and process improvement.Conduct project specific audits to measure the degree of adherence to documented policies and procedures.Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsDevelop project scorecard on Quality Assurance and report to project and executive teams on the level of adherence.Work on special process improvement projects to identify root cause and put in place corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrenceExperience / Education Required:0+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial/Systems Engineering)Aptitude:Data Collection, Management and analysisPlanning and organizationalWritten and verbal communicationDecision-makingTeamwork, Team building and collaborationCustomer service orientationSharp attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMeticulous and diligent attributesGreat team player with the ability to work with minimal supervisionAbility to influence with no direct supervisory authorityWhat we offer:A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.Abilities:Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.Sitting for extended periods of time.Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Identify and understand the speech of another person.We offer an excellent benefits package including:A competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement401k Retirement PlanMilitary Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leavePay Range USD $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.