Supplier Quality Engineer- Electrical

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse that addresses every need for fast-start power generation. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions for challenging energy needs. PROENERGY is investing significantly in infrastructure, with major centers for manufacturing and lifecycle care, as well as engineering offices and worldwide service centers. The company philosophy centers on taking care of its people and making a positive difference in the world, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. The Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical is responsible for the quality of electrical equipment and systems purchased for PowerFLX packages and turnkey power plants. This role involves supplier qualification, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and release for shipment. It is a hands-on, supplier-facing position requiring review and approval of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), witnessing and executing FATs and functional testing, and holding suppliers accountable for specifications, schedules, and corrective actions. The role also involves regular supplier quality and progress reviews to identify and resolve issues early.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of technical training and 8+ years of directly relevant hands-on experience.
5+ years in supplier quality, source inspection, electrical testing, or QA/QC for power generation, utility, oil and gas, or heavy industrial electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience witnessing or performing FATs on switchgear, transformers, generators, or control systems.
Hands-on proficiency with electrical test equipment: insulation resistance testers, hi-pot sets, relay test sets, transformer turns ratio (TTR) testers, micro-ohmmeters, and multimeters.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50% to 75%.
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.
Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aeroderivative or industrial gas turbine packages or power plant balance of plant equipment.
Knowledge of IEEE C37 (switchgear), IEEE C57 (transformers), IEEE 115 (synchronous machines), NEMA, UL 508A, IEC 61439, and ANSI/NETA ATS.
FAT experience on PLC, DCS, or turbine control systems, including Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk).
NETA Level III or IV, NICET, or API SIEE (Source Inspector Electrical Equipment) certification.
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.

Responsibilities

Own and chair a standing quality and progress review with each assigned supplier, setting frequency by risk.
Track supplier manufacturing progress against milestone schedules and promised ship dates, escalating slippage and quality risk.
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, increasing review and visit frequency when supplier performance declines.
Review, comment on, and approve supplier ITPs, test procedures, and quality plans, setting hold, witness, and review points.
Flow inspection and test requirements into purchase orders and technical specifications.
Witness and, when required, execute FATs on electrical equipment and packaged systems, confirming test setup, equipment calibration, and acceptance criteria.
Perform and verify point-to-point wiring checks, I/O and loop checks, control logic and sequence simulation, interlock and permissive testing, and alarm and trip verification.
Witness and evaluate insulation resistance, hi-pot and dielectric withstand, CT/PT ratio and polarity, protective relay setting and trip tests, contact and winding resistance, transformer routine tests, and partial discharge.
Critically review test reports and data, challenging results that pass but fall outside expected ranges or show poor trends.
Issue FAT reports, punch lists, and release-for-shipment approvals.
Verify data books are complete, including test records, calibration certificates, material certifications, as-built drawings, and listings.
Issue and manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), leading root cause analysis and verifying corrective actions.
Disposition supplier nonconformances with Engineering.
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.
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 for the Preferred Supplier List and 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.
Serve as the electrical quality technical interface between suppliers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning.
Interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications with supplier technical teams.
Support receiving inspection and integration of purchased electrical components into in-house controls fabrication and package assembly.
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.