Description
control plans
capability studies
vendor audits
fai review
rcca reports
msa studies
Game Change Solar is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of products and subassemblies manufactured in the Houston area and surrounding. This role will be responsible for overseeing raw material, in-process, and outgoing quality control, managing supplier quality processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee supplier compliance with ASTM, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and other industry standards.
- Ensure strong process controls by implementing Control Plans (CP) and Capability Studies (Cpk).
- Manage and train teams of inspectors to meet performance objectives.
- Train vendor inspectors and operators on quality standards and best practices.
- Report findings and corrective action effectiveness to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Investigate complaints from field installations, analyze failure modes, and determine root causes related to supplier quality issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely resolution of field quality issues, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Work with internal teams to define inspection parameters, testing resources, and quality methods.
- Lead daily quality management efforts, proactively reducing risks to product quality and delivery.
- Drive process improvements, implement quality tools, and support supplier development initiatives.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (ICA/PCA) at supplier sites to prevent recurrence.
- Lead and support product & process audits, ensuring non-conformities (NCs) are identified and resolved.
- Execute Quality Plans for GCS USA Southern Region, covering suppliers from Texas and the USA Southern Region.
- Work closely with suppliers, external labs, ISO auditors, and internal teams (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics) to maintain quality excellence.
- Plan, monitor, and oversee vendor inspectors, measurement systems, equipment, tools, and fixtures to ensure proper quality execution.
- Conduct, attend, and witness supplier quality inspections as defined by the Quality Manager.
- Review, prepare, and approve quality documentation including First Article Inspection (FAI), sample inspections, vendor audits, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) reports.
- Conduct and oversee 8D, MSA, and SPC studies to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
steel processing
fmea
ppap
5+ yrs
beng
poka-yoke
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steel processing (rolling, sheet metal forming, machining, welding, stamping, and galvanization) and experience working with suppliers to maintain the highest quality standards. Additionally, this role will be responsible for handling complaints from field installations, identifying root causes, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented at the supplier level.
- Shop Floor Leadership – Ability to manage inspections, direct vendor teams, and enforce quality controls.
- Experience in industries related to steel/structural mechanical products (e.g., module mounting structures, electrical towers, or similar metal fabrication fields).
- Fluent in English (Mandatory) – Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaboration & Communication – Works effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve quality goals.
- Strong data collection and analytical skills to assess quality performance and trends.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality control.
- Strong expertise in steel processing including rolling (hot & cold), sheet metal forming, stamping, welding, machining, and galvanization.
- Experience with error-proofing techniques (Poka-Yoke) and root cause analysis tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, implement inspection methodologies, and create quality documentation.
- Proficiency in quality standards and methodologies such as ASTM, 8D, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Results-Driven – High sense of urgency to meet quality and production deadlines.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Strong reasoning skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
Location: Remote/Travel - Location: Houston Area - 50-75% travel to supplier factories
Salary: $80,000-$95,000 per year
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Training + Development
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