Lead Quality Inspector - Electrical QC & Team Mentor

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in Houston seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the inspection team and ensure products meet stringent electrical standards. You will supervise testing, document non-conformities, and drive corrective actions across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities include training inspectors, coordinating with shop, engineering, sales and customers, and maintaining inspection records. Strong knowledge of electrical theory and hands-on test tools is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years in industrial electrical field or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory
• Proficient with handheld test equipment (multimeter, clamp-on meter, voltage detector)

Responsibilities

• Train Inspection Crew in Final Inspection and Test of Bus duct, LV/MV Motor Control, LV/MV Switchgear and PCR.
• Train Inspection Crew to perform tests for Powell Customers during inspections.
• Inspect and test all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities.
• Interface with shop, engineering, sales, customers and shipping.
• Attend department safety and training meetings.
• Attend pre-inspection meetings with sales and customers.
• Assist in scheduling Customer Inspections.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Record shop discrepancies and shortages.
• Record engineering discrepancies.
• Check all test/inspection documentation completed by crew.
• Check all shipping documentation completed by crew.
• Check maintenance on assigned test equipment.
• Review and turn in all inspection documentation.
• Supervises Inspection crew and trains all inspectors.
• Assist Inspection Supervisor in daily supervision of department.
• Act as backup Inspection Supervisor in absence of Supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Electrical theory knowledge

Read electrical symbols/drawings

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp-on meter

Voltage detector

Oracle

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Powell Industries in Houston seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the inspection team and ensure products meet stringent electrical standards. You will supervise testing, document non-conformities, and drive corrective actions across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities include training inspectors, coordinating with shop, engineering, sales and customers, and maintaining inspection records. Strong knowledge of electrical theory and hands-on test tools is essential.