Supplier Quality Auditor

Rosendin•Reno, NV

7d•$63,700 - $83,600•Remote

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Auditor supports Procurement in implementing and executing supplier quality inspections and audits. The role performs basic to moderately complex quality assurance and quality control inspections and audits of shops and suppliers to verify that critical materials and engineered equipment meet customer, contract, and Rosendin workmanship and quality expectations. The position is remote with frequent travel, which may reach 85% and may occasionally include travel outside the United States. The auditor reviews equipment specifications and drawings, evaluates supplier quality programs, supports supplier and subcontractor prequalification, and helps monitor fabricator and subcontractor quality for divisions and projects. The position reports manufacturing problems and inspection findings, contributes to root-cause analysis and corrective resolutions, reviews non-conformance reports, and coordinates with Quality Managers on final dispositions. It also helps assess supplier performance, maintain effective supplier relationships, and improve procurement quality processes and policies. The role requires clear written and verbal communication, including documenting pre-fabrication meetings and preparing inspection and audit reports. Work is conducted primarily indoors, with varying environmental conditions, though jobsite noise may be loud. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Required electrical engineering degree, with comparable direct experience, degree, or certification pathways described in the posting.
Four years of applicable professional supplier quality experience; or two years with a two-year technical or associate degree in electrical technology; or zero to one year with a four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Broad working knowledge of design and craft disciplines and engineered equipment and materials associated with renewable energy and electrical projects.
Familiarity with special processes, inspection, and testing techniques for relevant equipment and materials.
Familiarity with electrical procurement and vendor surveillance procedures.
Working knowledge of construction industry codes and standards related to the manufacture and testing of electrical components and systems, such as IEEE, IECC, NEC, NFPA, NESC, IBC, and IFC.
Detail orientation and effective time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet intense deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 85%, including occasional travel outside the United States.

Responsibilities

Perform basic to moderately complex quality assurance and quality control shop inspections and audits to verify that critical materials and engineered equipment meet customer and contract quality and workmanship expectations.
Assist in ensuring subcontracts and corporate agreements for goods and services meet Rosendin Procurement quality standards and customer expectations.
Read, understand, and analyze foundational equipment specifications and drawings, and provide feedback on recommended supplier testing and inspections.
Report manufacturing problems to management and project personnel; assist in identifying root causes and providing feedback on corrective resolutions.
Communicate inspection and audit results verbally and in writing, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain knowledge of Procurement quality procedures, documents, and reporting structures.
Support supplier and subcontractor prequalification by evaluating fabricators’ quality programs through supplier audits and assessments.
Support divisions and projects in overseeing fabricator and subcontractor quality as needed.
Review supplier and subcontractor non-conformance reports and help develop corrective action plans; coordinate with Quality Managers on final dispositions and NCR sign-off.
Provide input on the overall quality performance of suppliers and subcontractors.
Support effective supplier and cross-functional relationships, partnership, and collaboration.
Assist with program, process, and policy improvement.
Document pre-fabrication meetings, update pre-fabrication checklists, and write inspection and audit reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.