Houston Transformer Quality & Test Leader

Pdm Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO (paid time off)

Parental leave

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Power & Data Management (PDM) is hiring a Quality & Test Manager to build the quality and electrical testing function for our Houston transformer plant. You will lead the plant quality management system, inspection, transformer testing, and independent product release, so that every pad-mounted transformer ships with objective, traceable evidence of conformance.

This is a rare chance to commission a test bay and stand up a quality system from the ground floor.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with 8+ years in electrical equipment testing and quality leadership.
• Ability to interpret drawings, test procedures, and quality records.
• Experience with nonconformance, corrective action, and root-cause analysis (8D).
• Knowledge of high-voltage test risks and safe test practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish plant quality management system with procedures and traceability.
• Lead transformer test system readiness and instrumentation.
• Oversee test procedures, acceptance criteria, and product release.
• Maintain test records and release packages before shipment.
• Coordinate supplier quality issues and customer witness tests.
• Build and lead quality engineering and test teams; ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical drawings interpretation

Quality systems knowledge

8D problem solving

High-voltage test safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Test equipment calibration

IEEE/IEC standards knowledge

Job description

Power & Data Management (PDM) is hiring a Quality & Test Manager to build the quality and electrical testing function for our Houston transformer plant. You will lead the plant quality management system, inspection, transformer testing, and independent product release, so that every pad-mounted transformer ships with objective, traceable evidence of conformance.

This is a rare chance to commission a test bay and stand up a quality system from the ground floor.