Supplier Quality Engineer- Mechanical

PROENERGY•Houston, MO

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical owns the quality of mechanical equipment, fabrications, and components purchased for PowerFLX packages and turnkey power plants, from supplier qualification through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and release for shipment. This is a hands-on, supplier-facing role focused on approving inspection and test plans, witnessing and executing FATs and functional testing, and holding suppliers accountable to specifications, schedules, and corrective actions. The role chairs regular supplier quality and progress reviews to identify and resolve issues before they affect receiving or on-site work. The position covers purchased mechanical equipment, components, and materials for PowerFLX packages and turnkey power plant balance of plant. Scope includes raw steel and fabrications; auxiliary, lube oil, fuel gas, and power augmentation systems; pumps, valves, actuators, exhaust and emissions equipment; air inlet and winterization equipment; heat exchangers, coolers, pressure vessels, and piping spools. The engineer reviews supplier quality plans and ITPs; oversees inspections, mechanical and functional testing, welding and NDE, dimensional and material verification, coatings, preservation, and shipment release. The role manages NCRs and SCARs, leads root-cause and corrective-action efforts, qualifies and audits suppliers, tracks supplier performance, and works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning. The position reports to the VP Sourcing. Work may be performed at the listed PROENERGY locations in Greenville, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; or Sedalia, Missouri, or remotely in the United States. Travel domestically and internationally is required, typically 50% to 75%. Work takes place in supplier factories, fabrication shops, test stands, manufacturing floors, and offices. The role involves exposure to pressure testing, rotating equipment, welding, and heavy lifts; required PPE and site safety procedures must be followed. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing ladders and platforms, working at heights, entering confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Extended workdays and weekend travel may occur during FAT campaigns and critical deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology; an equivalent combination of technical training and at least 8 years of directly relevant hands-on experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of experience 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 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.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50% to 75%.
Fluency in English, including strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa will not be considered.
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, especially LM6000 packages, 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 certification 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 such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, and the MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Own and chair standing quality and progress reviews with assigned suppliers, set review frequency according to risk, publish action items, and ensure owners meet due dates.
Track supplier manufacturing progress against milestone schedules and ship dates, and escalate schedule slippage and quality risks to Project Management and Supply Chain.
Plan and conduct supplier visits at pre-production kickoff, in-process inspection, and pre-FAT readiness stages; maintain and adjust a risk-ranked surveillance plan.
Review, comment on, and approve supplier ITPs, test procedures, and quality plans; establish hold, witness, and review points aligned with purchase orders and applicable codes.
Ensure inspection and test requirements are incorporated into purchase orders and technical specifications.
Witness and, when required, execute FATs on skids, packages, and rotating equipment; verify test setup, instrument calibration, and acceptance criteria.
Witness and evaluate pressure, leak, mechanical run, vibration, noise, performance, oil-flushing, and cleanliness tests.
Perform and verify skid functional checks, including valve and instrument checks, pump and motor rotation, control and permissive sequences, and alarm and trip setpoints.
Review welding procedures, qualifications, and NDE results; witness fit-up and visual weld inspections and assess results against code acceptance criteria.
Verify dimensions and GD&T against drawings; review material traceability and mill test reports; witness PMI and hardness testing when specified.
Inspect surface preparation and coatings, verify coating measurements and shipping preservation, and issue FAT reports, punch lists, and release-for-shipment approvals.
Verify data books are complete and ensure equipment does not ship with open quality holds unless formally dispositioned.
Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs, lead supplier root-cause analyses, verify corrective-action effectiveness, and close actions.
Work with Engineering to disposition supplier nonconformances and track cost of poor quality, including supplier recovery where applicable.
Support manufacturing, site, and commissioning teams on supplier-related quality escapes and work with suppliers to prevent recurrence.
Conduct pre-award capability assessments and supplier audits against ISO 9001 and PROENERGY Supplier Quality requirements.
Approve supplier First Article Inspections and fixed-process changes; enforce supplier change control to engineering standards.
Maintain quarterly supplier scorecards, drive improvement plans for underperforming suppliers, and establish, monitor, and report supplier quality KPIs.
Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, materials, and components with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Serve as the mechanical quality technical interface among suppliers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning.
Interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and specifications with supplier technical teams and manage implementation of specification and design changes at suppliers.
Serve on the Internal Audit Team and support continuous improvement of the Supplier Quality System.