Quality Assurance Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Join the MEPPI Team!

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to plan, direct and support activities to assess and provide root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for Critical Power Solutions Division (CPSD) quality problems.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and improve the QA/QC program as defined in the Company's Quality Policy Manual.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce and/or prevent quality problems.
• Investigate quality problems by reviewing quality trends, tracking the root cause(s) of the problem(s), coordinating corrective actions and implanting appropriate adjustments. Resolve inquires to satisfaction in a professional, timely manner, responding verbally and/or in writing.
• Communicate with new suppliers (materials services) to familiarize them with MEPPI Quality Assurance procedures; valuate supplier quality and ability of quality assurance prior to the supplier being approved.
• Interact with various levels of employees in Engineering, Sales, Operations and Service Departments to prevent and/or remedy quality problems.
• Travel to customer and/or supplier locations to analyze and remedy quality problems, often traveling on short notice.
• Coordinate customer and supplier visits. Prepare documents to support customer and 3rd party audits.
• Contact suppliers to discuss material specifications, service requirements, needs, and quality problems caused by material and/or subcomponents.
• Develop and implement any required quality control policies, procedures, specifications, forms, checklists, reports, etc., for services, incoming material, and factory assembly, testing and shipping.
• Approve test reports and inspection reports as required.
• Develop procedures and implement program for calibration/certification of tools, test devices, etc.
• Review suppliers' quality assurance programs and assist them to meet MEPPI requirements.
• Coordinate the resolution of material or service deficiencies and the disposition on non-conforming reports (MRRs).
• Assist in Company's ISO-9001 efforts. Lead internal audits.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable government standards, quality codes, industry standards and Mitsubishi specifications.

*The description above represents the most significant and essential duties of the job but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Management or other related technical area plus 0 to 2 years’ experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of quality control, engineering, production, lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 and statistical methods and techniques.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills
• Developed computer skills with an emphasis on MS products.

What’s in It for You:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  • MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Career Growth:
  • Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• Employee Perks:
  • On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.