Supplier Quality Engineer- Mechanical

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

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 responsible for reviewing and approving Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), witnessing and executing FATs and functional testing, and holding suppliers accountable to specifications, schedules, and corrective actions. The role establishes regular supplier quality and progress reviews to identify and address issues before they reach receiving or the work site. The equipment scope includes raw steel, plate, structural shapes, outsourced fabrications, auxiliary skids and systems, pumps, valves, actuators, exhaust and emissions equipment, air inlet and winterization equipment, heat exchangers, coolers, pressure vessels, and piping spools. The position works with suppliers and internal Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning teams. Work takes place in supplier factories, fabrication shops, test stands, manufacturing floors, and office settings. Domestic and international travel is required, and the role may involve extended workdays and weekend travel during FAT campaigns and critical deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of technical training and 8+ years of directly relevant hands-on experience.
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.
US work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa will not be considered.
Must pass State and Federal criminal history/security background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and platforms, work at heights, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE.

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 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 MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Own and chair regular quality and progress reviews with assigned suppliers, set review frequency according to risk, publish action items, and track completion.
Track supplier manufacturing progress against milestone schedules and ship dates, escalating schedule slippage and quality risks to Project Management and Supply Chain.
Plan and conduct supplier visits at key production stages, including pre-production kickoffs, in-process inspections, and pre-FAT readiness reviews.
Maintain a risk-ranked supplier surveillance plan and increase review and visit frequency when supplier performance declines.
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 included in 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 strokes, instrument checks, pump and motor rotation, control and permissive sequences, and alarm and trip setpoints.
Review welding procedures and qualifications; witness fit-up and visual weld inspections; review NDE results against code acceptance criteria.
Verify dimensions and GD&T against drawings, review material test reports and traceability, and witness PMI and hardness testing when specified.
Inspect surface preparation and coatings and verify shipping preservation.
Issue FAT reports, punch lists, and release-for-shipment approvals; ensure quality holds are dispositioned and data books are complete.
Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs; lead supplier root-cause analysis and verify corrective-action effectiveness before closure.
Work with Engineering to disposition supplier nonconformances, track cost of poor quality, and recover costs from suppliers where applicable.
Support Manufacturing, site, and Commissioning teams with supplier-related quality escapes and work with suppliers to prevent recurrence.
Perform pre-award capability assessments and supplier audits against ISO 9001 and PROENERGY Supplier Quality requirements.
Approve supplier First Article Inspections and fixed-process changes, and enforce supplier change control to engineering standards.
Maintain quarterly supplier scorecards, drive improvement plans for underperforming suppliers, and establish 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 and internal Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Commissioning teams.
Interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and specifications with supplier technical teams and manage implementation of specification and design changes at suppliers.
Participate in the Internal Audit Team and support continuous improvement of the Supplier Quality System.