Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer I Pay Rate: $55.42 per hour / W2 Location: Houston, TX Contract Duration: 9 Month ContractSummary: The position is based in Houston, TX, with potential for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates must be local or able to report to Houston (Jacintoport) as travel to this location will be required. Core business hours apply, with flexibility when needed. Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our products and processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about quality engineering and want to make a significant impact. Responsibilities: Define and execute product and process qualifications following Gas Power Qualification requirements for fabrications and various complex assemblies. Review and approve Manufacturing Process Plans (MPP), Product and Process Quality Plans (PQP), control plans, and inspection plans for assigned components. Ensure CTQ (critical-to-quality) requirements, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements are correctly translated into supplier process controls and inspection methods. Validate first article inspection (FAI) and ongoing product verification; monitor process capability and drive corrective actions where performance is not meeting targets. Manage and approve Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs) ensuring that risk is assessed, documented, and controlled. Drive the evaluation and disposition of supplier nonconformances in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Field teams. Lead and own containment, rework, and recovery actions at supplier facilities, assembly sites, and wind farm sites; ensure effective closure and documentation of issues. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA (design and process) with suppliers to implement robust corrective and preventive actions. Conduct quality system, product, and process audits at supplier sites; verify compliance with QMS requirements, procedures, and applicable industry standards. Required Skills: Ability to read assembly drawings, blueprints, and custom fabrication. Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Knowledge in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Quality Auditing. Required: Certified Welding Inspector

Created: 2026-03-04