Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert

Posting Date: 17 Feb 2025

City: Lisle

Location:

Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: RINA Consulting QOHSE

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert to join its office in Chicago, IL within the RINA Consulting QOHSE Division.

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

75-95K Annually

Mission

The Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continually improving and enforcing all policies, procedures and activities required for RINA to operate in compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition to regulatory requirements, the RINA Quality Management System is operated in compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. The Quality Subject Matter Expert reports to the Director of Health, Safety and Quality on the performance of the Quality Management System including recommendations for improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Implement, maintain, continually improve and enforce all policies, procedures and activities required for RINA to operate in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide training, guidance and information to personnel on RINA’s Quality Management System, and other quality matters as requested.
Revise the Quality documentation in light of changes in the needs of the organization and in the industry.
Initiate action(s) to minimize the likelihood of the occurrence of nonconformities.
Reporting to the Quality Manager on the performance of the Quality Management System including recommendations for improvement.
Maintain documentation in support of the RINA ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Coordinate and perform internal audits to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
Support to all Business Units in North America for Quality matters. Support QOHSE in interfacing with third parties.
Responsible for periodic re-evaluation of risks and opportunities.
Monitor internal controls of key business processes, their supporting application and infrastructure, to measure effectiveness and mitigate risk.
Maintain registers for Corrective Action, Complaints and monitor for timely closure.
Promote quality culture throughout RINA.
Be aware and understand the Quality Policy. Ensure that all assigned activities are executed in accordance with the RINA QMS. Be aware of the quality of his own work and its impact on delivery service and contribute to the QMS improvement according to his/her role.
Support with client questionnaires / tender packages as requested.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree: a lower level of qualification may be acceptable if there is considerable work experience and / or professional skills.
4+ years of experience independently planning, performing, and coordinating advanced level professional and technical engineering studies, computations, drawings, reports, and surveys
Possess a Certified Management Systems Lead Auditor or is willing to obtain.
Advanced knowledge of design techniques and tools in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
Design Control experience including design and process verification and validation
Strong technical writing experience (policies, procedures, instructions)
Demonstrated experience using standard statistical tools
Working knowledge of cloud-based platforms for remote auditing and real-time data sharing.
Strong oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization and external contacts
Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Up to 25% travel (i.e. Satellite office sites) may be required based upon business needs

Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.