Company Background:
Our client is a well-known MNC company in various technology and services industries.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Provide metal fabrication/welding, production and engineering quality management systems expertise during all phases of equipment specification (ITO) through fabrication at suppliers or it manufacturing facilities (OTR) for it & Process Technologies based in Shanghai, P.R. China. 

Responsibilities  include: 

• Primary engineering contact responsible for interaction with ITO (inquiry to order) engineering teams and interface with end use customers regarding welding and fabrication specifications for new water treatment projects. 
• Consult and provide liaison with local fabrication suppliers to verify design & construction during OTR (order to remittance) phase.
• Review & approve WPS/PQR/WPQ submissions.
• Apply extensive knowledge of AWS, ASME and GB codes.
• Review customer specifications with respect to piping and structural requirements and provide inspection and testing plans for welded components.
• Apply knowledge of stainless/alloy steel piping and stainless steel structures as well as carbon steel structures.
• Liaison between Engineering and Sourcing groups with respect to quality requirements.
• Developing rework/repair schemes in accordance with welding codes as required in support of project engineering and sourcing teams.  
• Initiating new processes and methods that will improve safety and reduce product cost and/or improve product quality. 
• Training  it and supplier production  employees in the  proper use of new methods, processes, equipment, tooling,and PPE. 
• Ensure that Engineering Playbook procedures are implemented and followed
• Interacting  with  Product  Management, and Supply Chain colleagues across the division to support customer quality improvement efforts. 
• Interface and assist design engineering with manufacturing capabilities, MCP initiatives, and improvements, statistical service trends and site specific product issues

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with welding major.
• Minimum  of  5  years  of  experience  working  in  a  manufacturing/project environment. 
• Direct experience with AWS D1.1, D1.6, ASME Section VIII, IX, B31.3 codes, ISO 9001
• Strong Auto Cad skills.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and ISO 9001 QMS with design engineering
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally if needed.

Desired:

• Ability to work independently as well as in a cross functional team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with good persuasion skills.
• Hands-on experience with GTAW, SMAW, FCAW or GMAW processes.
• Previous experience with water treatment structures is beneficial.