Senior Quality Engineer, Transformers

What you’ll do

You will own transformer quality end-to-end at the Houston factory: building and running the ISO 9001 quality system, and personally executing IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC inspections against IEEE, ANSI, and UL standards. You'll manage supplier quality — qualifications, audits, and SCARs — while leading plant quality technicians and handling NCR/FAI documentation. You'll also be responsible for root-causing defects (8D, 5 Whys), driving Lean/Six Sigma improvements, tracking KPIs like first-pass yield, and representing quality with customers during complaints and on-site FAT witnessing.

Where you’ll work

We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our Houston office, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Documentation

Execute the QMS across the product lifecycle (ISO 9001) and update as required

Set up and run quality gate architecture — IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC — for all transformers,

Create and process FAI, NCR, and SCAR documentation

Support vendor qualifications, audits, and close loop communications to enhance vendor service levels

Maintain calibration records, control plans, and inspection standard work for all production processes

Product & Process Quality

Ensure compliance with transformer standards such as IEEE, ANSI, and UL

Perform and sign off Incoming Quality Control (IQC), In-Process Quality Control (IPQC), and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections

Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), including AQL-based sampling plans and hands-on test witnessing

Write and execute test protocols (routine, type, and special tests for transformers and switchboards)

Lead and collaborate with Quality Technicians at the plant to ensure product quality

Supplier Quality Management

Run supplier qualification and evaluation processes

Conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions (SCAR) to closure

Inspect incoming materials and sub-assemblies against spec at IQC

Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to drive vendor improvements

Inspection Execution & Problem Resolution

Execute inspections and tests directly on the floor across IQC/IPQC/FAT/OQC

Investigate quality issues at the point of occurrence and write up NCRs

Work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to close out non-conformances

Continuous Improvement

Perform root cause analysis using tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)

Execute Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and waste

Track and report KPIs (ie. defects, rework, customer complaints, FPY, FAT first-pass yield)

Customer & Compliance

Handle customer complaints and warranty claims

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Represent Quality on-site during FAT witnessing, audits, and site acceptance

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience in the Transformer Industry.

Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing processes and material specs.

Good communication skill, with ability to convey technical information clearly.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Proven ability to manage cross-border engineering and production teams.