Supplier Quality Engineer- Mechanical

PROENERGY is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical to own the quality of purchased mechanical equipment, fabrications, and components from supplier qualification through factory acceptance testing and release for shipment. The role oversees supplier performance, inspections and testing, nonconformance resolution, audits, and cross-functional quality coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Own and chair a standing quality and progress review with each assigned supplier. Set frequency by risk (weekly for critical or underperforming suppliers, biweekly or monthly for stable suppliers). Publish action items and hold owners to dates
• Track supplier manufacturing progress against milestone schedules and promised ship dates. Escalate slippage and quality risk to Project Management and Supply Chain before it impacts delivery
• Plan and conduct on-site visits at key production stages: pre-production kickoff, in-process inspection, and pre-FAT readiness review
• Maintain a risk-ranked supplier surveillance plan. Increase review and visit frequency when supplier performance declines
• Review, comment on, and approve supplier ITPs, test procedures, and quality plans. Set hold, witness, and review points aligned to purchase order requirements and applicable codes
• Flow inspection and test requirements into purchase orders and technical specifications so quality is contractual, not assumed
• Witness and, when required, execute FATs on skids, packages, and rotating equipment. Confirm test setup, gauge and instrument calibration, and acceptance criteria before testing starts
• Witness and evaluate hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, leak tests, mechanical run tests, vibration and noise testing, performance testing, and oil flushing and cleanliness verification (ISO 4406)
• Perform and verify skid functional checks: valve stroke and instrument checks, pump and motor rotation, control and permissive sequences, and alarm and trip setpoints
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications. Witness fit-up and visual weld inspection. Review NDE results (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT) against code acceptance criteria
• Verify dimensions and GD&T to drawing, including interface dimensions (flanges, nozzles, bolt patterns). Review mill test reports and traceability; witness PMI and hardness testing where specified
• Inspect surface preparation and coatings (profile, DFT, holiday testing) and verify shipping preservation
• Issue FAT reports, punch lists, and release-for-shipment approvals. No equipment ships with open quality holds unless formally dispositioned. Verify data books are complete, including ASME data reports and nameplates, pressure test charts, NDE reports, and calibration records
• Issue and manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs). Lead root cause analysis with suppliers (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) and verify corrective actions are effective before closure
• Disposition supplier nonconformances with Engineering (use-as-is, rework, repair, reject). Track cost of poor quality and recover it from the supplier where applicable
• Support manufacturing, site, and commissioning teams on quality escapes traced to suppliers. Close the loop with the supplier to prevent recurrence
• Perform pre-award capability assessments and supplier audits against ISO 9001 and PROENERGY Supplier Quality requirements
• Approve supplier First Article Inspections (FAI) and fixed process changes. Enforce supplier change control to engineering standards
• Maintain quarterly supplier scorecards (quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness) for the Preferred Supplier List. Drive improvement plans for underperforming suppliers
• Establish, monitor, and report supplier quality KPIs to Engineering, Supply Chain, and leadership
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, materials, and components with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Serve as the mechanical quality technical interface between suppliers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning
• Interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and specifications with supplier technical teams
• Manage implementation of specification and design changes at suppliers
• Serve as a member of the Internal Audit Team and support continuous improvement of the Supplier Quality System

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. An equivalent combination of technical training and 8+ years of directly relevant hands-on experience will be considered
• 5+ years in supplier quality, source inspection, or QA/QC for fabricated, packaged, or rotating mechanical equipment in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience witnessing or performing FATs on skids, pressure vessels, or rotating equipment
• Hands-on proficiency with measurement and inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, bore and height gauges, thread gauges, DFT gauges, and torque tools. Ability to interpret CMM and laser tracker reports
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and weld symbols (AWS A2.4)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa
• Experience with aeroderivative or industrial gas turbine packages (LM6000 packages a plus) or power plant balance of plant equipment
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Sections V, VIII, and IX; ASME B31.1 and B31.3; AWS D1.1; API 610, 614, 617, and 618; and SSPC / ISO 8501 coating standards
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); API SIFE (Fixed Equipment) or SIRE (Rotating Equipment) Source Inspector certification
• ASNT Level II in one or more NDE methods
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; working use of FMEA, control plans, and 8D
• Experience with ERP and quality management systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and MS Office Suite