Lead Supplier Quality Specialist

Integra Mission Critical • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Supplier Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with working drawings, specifications, processes, standards and best practices. This role involves observing and documenting in-process and finished product at various stages of production to identify defects or issues. The specialist will conduct audits or inspections at supplier facilities, including in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections, and review supplier quality documentation such as MTRs, certificates of conformance, inspection reports, FAT reports, hydrostatic test reports, NDT reports, and weld documentation. A key part of the role is following up with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time, and performing or coordinating weld inspections and NDT activities. The specialist will also assist with developing and maintaining supplier inspection plans, checklists, and quality requirements, and provide feedback to suppliers regarding recurring quality issues to support continuous improvement initiatives. Maintaining accurate inspection reports, supplier visit reports, NCRs, and quality records in the company’s quality system is essential. The role also supports the inspection and testing of MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, and UPS systems, calibrates and maintains test equipment, addresses issues to ensure quality standards are upheld, and assists with training team members on quality processes. Recommendations for improving production process techniques are encouraged. The specialist will build positive rapport with employees, communicate to solve problems, and act with integrity, focusing on meeting customer requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in related field; equivalent experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality inspection, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, welding inspection, or related experience.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• ASNT NDT Level II certification in one or more applicable methods, such as VT, PT, MT, or UT.
• Experience with AWS D1.1, ASME, API, CSA, ASTM, or other applicable industry standards.
• Experience in data center, electrical equipment, structural fabrication, pressure equipment, mechanical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP/QMS systems for NCR, inspection, and supplier-quality records.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
• Lead by example to include strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, can do attitude, great attendance, and excellent quality & safety awareness.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Commitment to the concept of continual improvement, effective quality management systems and safe work practices.
• Understanding the production and work order process.
• Ability to work flexible hours and support inspections outside normal business hours when necessary.
• Physical fitness and strength to regularly lift 30-50 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, bend, crouch and reach.

Nice To Haves

• May require travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document in-process and finished product at various stages of production to identify defects or issues.
• Conduct audits or inspections to identify non-conformance and report findings to supervisor.
• Perform supplier quality inspections at supplier facilities, including in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections.
• Review supplier quality documentation including MTRs, certificates of conformance, inspection reports, FAT reports, hydrostatic test reports, NDT reports, weld documentation, and other required quality records.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time.
• Perform or coordinate weld inspections and NDT activities as required by project specifications and supplier quality plans.
• Review WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, NDT reports, and weld inspection records for applicable products.
• Assist with developing and maintaining supplier inspection plans, checklists, and quality requirements.
• Provide feedback to suppliers regarding recurring quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, supplier visit reports, NCRs, and quality records in the company’s quality system.
• Support inspection and testing of MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, UPS system including verification of busbar configuration, insulation, connections, breakers, CTs/PTs, protective devices, control wiring, interlocks, grounding, nameplates, and applicable electrical test results.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment.
• Address issues to ensure quality standards are upheld.
• Assist with training of team members on quality processes.
• Make recommendations for improving production process techniques to ensure high-quality output.
• Build a positive rapport with employees at all levels of the organization; communicate with team members to solve problems.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its core values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior