Peterson Power Systems, a division of Peterson Cat, has a need for a Quality Engineer who can be based anywhere in the state of Virginia. The Quality Engineer supports quality management at various supplier facilities and job sites, ensuring Peterson Power s quality program is maintained and continuously improved upon. This position is specifically dedicated to large complex and longer-duration projects with a high degree of "design/build" engineering and on-site customer interaction, with customers that are typically Global accounts or large engineering & construction firms working for municipalities. This role works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Technicians, customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure that Peterson Power s product quality meets or exceeds our customers needs.

Job duties include the following:

• Maintain and communicate quality documents to ensure project objectives are met.
• Aid in establishing and implementing quality best practices for all stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers to ensure equipment quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with clients and Caterpillar in assessing supplier quality.
• Assist Sales and Operations teams in quality processes and activities.
• Work with Project Managers to aid in start-up and commissioning document completion.
• Oversee project issue logs, inspections, quality records, and final reports.
• Perform shop tests, site tests, and quality inspections on equipment.
• Provide technical support related to quality and/or commissioning to suppliers, vendors, customers, and sales team as needed.
• Respond to customers quality needs with the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Utilize multiple software platforms in daily activities such as CxAlloy and SharePoint.
• Execute supplier quality assessments / audits as necessary.
• Perform End-Of-Line inspections on customer equipment.
• Provide quality reports to Quality Manager.
• Perform quality management system audits at suppliers on behalf of customers.
• Travel up to 50% of the time to customer job sites, vendor and supplier sites, and to meet with members of the Peterson Power team.

A candidate for the opening needs a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in quality management in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must maintain a valid driver s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Quality-related certification(s) preferred. Some examples include Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Engineer, and/or Six Sigma Green/Yellow/Black Belt.