Product Engineer, Quality Assurance

Pittsburgh PA, Hybrid

Underground Solutions, Inc. (“UGSI”), an Aegion Company, has an opening for a Product Engineer to support our PVC fusion and pipe technologies. Underground Solutions, Inc. is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure and electrical conduit market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater infrastructure improvement and undergrounding of electrical conduit. For more information about UGSI, please visit our website at www.undergroundsolutions.com

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Product Engineer is responsible for providing quality planning and support for all product lines and processes. This includes pipe fusion, pipe production, quality assessment, trend analysis, and material verification. Ensuring products meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance.

Reports to the Senior Product Engineer (SPE)

Job is based in Warrendale, PA.  Full time in office during training and initial assignments.  After that at the discretion of the SPE. Some workdays may be done at home.

Essential Functions Include, but may not be limited to the following:

Review and approve/reject fusion joint reports for fusion techniciansOversee extruder locations for coordination of testing, reports, and troubleshooting of issuesOversee 3rd party lab pipe extrusion testsMaintain pipe quality and fusion databasesAccept/reject pipe lot runs based on extruder and lab resultsPrepare tensile test specimens with CNC machinePerform pipe tensile testing with Universal Testing Machine (UTM) and produce testing reports using UTM softwareInterpret tensile test results to identify plastic deformation and ultimate strengthProvide technical support for work in process, new product evaluations, test and inspection activities as requiredReview quality and field data to identify common themes in support of driving continuous improvement

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical. Materials Science)Ability to review, understand, and apply applicable standards and specificationsEfficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etcStrong mathematical and analytical skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsPassed the EIT exam with the goal of sitting for the PE exam after applications requirements are metMust be willing top travel to subcontract labs, extruder locations, and jobsites (approx. 25% of job could include travel)This role may require the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred Skills

BS in Polymer EngineeringExperience in underground utility infrastructureProficiency with AutoCADProficiency with MathCAD3 years’ experience in a related field

 We offer a competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance, prescription drug coverage, annual bonus potential, 401k matching, tuition assistance, overtime pay, paid time off, and much more.

Aegion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Aegion is firmly bound. Aegion will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Aegion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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