QA/QC Test Manager

BAYOU ELECTRICAL SERVICES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BayouElectricalServices seeks an experienced QA/QC & Test Manager to lead and strengthen our quality assurance, quality control, and electrical testing programs within the panel shop operations.

The role oversees testing, inspection procedures, and final acceptance of completed electrical panels and control systems, requiring a strong technical background in electrical systems and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical quality control, testing, or related field.
• Experience supervising or managing quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and panel fabrication.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the panel shop QA/QC program and procedures.
• Establish quality standards throughout fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection.
• Oversee electrical testing and inspection activities.
• Create inspection checklists and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with panels shop leadership, engineering, and production.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC inspectors and testing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA70E, UL508A.
• Review testing documentation prior to product release.
• Support customer quality, warranty issues.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Electrical testing

Industrial control panels

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Team development

Project collaboration

Codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree in Electrical Technologies

Job description

PositionSummary

BayouElectricalServicesisseekinganexperiencedanddetail-orientedQA/QC&TestManagertoleadandstrengthenourqualityassurance,qualitycontrol,andelectricaltestingprogramswithinourpanelshopoperations.

Thispositionisresponsiblefordevelopingandmaintainingqualitystandards,overseeingelectricaltestingandinspectionprocedures,ensuringcompliancewithapplicableindustrycodesandcustomerspecifications,andmanagingthefinalacceptanceofcompletedelectricalpanelsandcontrolsystems.

Theidealcandidatewillpossessastrongtechnicalbackgroundinelectricalsystems,industrialcontrolpanels,qualitymanagement,andtestingprocedures,alongwiththeleadershipskillsnecessarytodeveloppersonnel,improveprocesses,andmaintainconsistentproductquality.

KeyResponsibilities

QualityAssurance&QualityControlManagement

• Develop,implement,andcontinuouslyimprovethepanelshop'sQA/QCprogram,policies,andprocedures.
• Establishandmaintainqualitystandardsthroughoutthefabrication,assembly,wiring,testing,andfinalinspectionprocesses.
• Ensuremanufacturedproductsmeetapplicableindustrystandards,engineeringspecifications,customerrequirements,andinternalqualityexpectations.
• Developstandardizedinspectionchecklists,qualitydocumentation,andacceptancecriteria.
• Monitorproductionqualityandidentifyopportunitiesforprocessimprovement.
• Investigatequalitydeficiencies,determinerootcauses,andimplementcorrectiveandpreventiveactions.
• Maintainaccuraterecordsofinspections,nonconformances,correctiveactions,andqualityperformance.
• Collaboratewithpanelshopleadership,engineering,andproductionpersonneltoresolvequality-relatedissues.

ElectricalTesting&Inspection

• Overseeelectricaltestingandinspectionactivitiesforindustrialcontrolpanels,electricaldistributionpanels,andotherpanelshopassemblies.
• Develop,implement,andmaintainstandardizedelectricaltestingproceduresanddocumentation.
• Ensureappropriatetestingisperformed,including,asapplicable:
  • Continuityandpoint-to-pointwiringverification.
  • Insulationresistancetesting.
  • Groundingandbondingverification.
  • Voltageandpolarityverification.
  • Functionaltestingofelectricalandcontrolcircuits.
  • I/Overificationandcontrolsystemtesting.
  • Componentandequipmentoperationalverification.
• Verifythatelectricaltestingequipmentisproperlymaintained,calibrated,andsuitableforitsintendeduse.
• Reviewelectricalschematics,wiringdiagrams,panellayouts,andtechnicalspecificationstoverifycompliance.
• Ensureelectricaltestingisconductedsafelyandinaccordancewithapplicableproceduresandelectricalsafetyrequirements.
• Reviewandapprovetestingdocumentationandinspectionresultspriortoproductrelease.

ProductAcceptance&CustomerQualityRequirements

• Establishandmanagefinalinspectionandproductacceptanceprocedures.
• Verifythatcompletedpanelsandassembliesmeetapproveddrawings,customerspecifications,andapplicablequalitystandards.
• CoordinateandoverseeFactoryAcceptanceTesting(FAT)activities.
• PrepareandreviewFATprocedures,testreports,inspectionrecords,andcustomeracceptancedocumentation.
• Coordinatewithcustomers,projectmanagers,andengineeringpersonnelduringinspectionsandacceptancetesting.
• Identifyandresolveoutstandingqualityconcernspriortoshipment.
• Ensureproperdocumentationandauthorizationarecompletedbeforereleasingfinishedproducts.
• Supportresolutionofcustomerqualityconcerns,warrantyissues,andproductdeficiencies.

TeamLeadership&Development

• Lead,train,anddevelopQA/QCinspectorsandelectricaltestingpersonnel.
• Establishclearexpectationsforqualityperformance,inspectionaccuracy,andtestingprocedures.
• Evaluateemployeetechnicalcompetencyandidentifytraininganddevelopmentneeds.
• Providetechnicalguidancetoproductionpersonnelregardingworkmanship,qualitystandards,andtestingrequirements.
• Promoteaccountability,attentiontodetail,andcontinuousimprovementthroughoutthepanelshop.
• Assistwithstaffingrecommendations,performanceevaluations,andthedevelopmentofqualitypersonnel.
• Fostercollaborationbetweenquality,testing,engineering,andproductionteams.

Compliance&ContinuousImprovement

• Ensurequalityprocessesalignwithapplicablerequirements,includingNEC,NFPA70E,UL508A,andotherrelevantindustrystandards.
• SupportapplicableULpanelshopcertificationandcompliancerequirements.
• Assistwithinternal,customer,andthird-partyqualityaudits.
• Developandmonitorkeyqualityperformanceindicators,includinginspectionresults,rework,deficiencies,andcustomeracceptance.
• Identifyrecurringproductionissuesandrecommendimprovementstoreducerework,delays,andcosts.
• Supporttheimplementationofstandardizedworkinstructionsandqualitycontrolprocesses.
• Workwithmanagementtoestablishlong-termqualityimprovementobjectives.

RequiredQualifications

• Minimumof7yearsofexperienceinelectricalqualitycontrol,electricaltesting,industrialcontrolpanelmanufacturing,oracloselyrelatedfield.
• Minimumof3yearsofsupervisoryormanagementexperienceinaquality,testing,orelectricalmanufacturingenvironment.
• Strongknowledgeofindustrialelectricalsystems,controlpanels,electricalcomponents,andpanelfabricationprocesses.
• Demonstratedexperienceperformingoroverseeingelectricalinspections,functionaltesting,andFactoryAcceptanceTesting.
• WorkingknowledgeofNEC,NFPA70E,andUL508Arequirementsapplicabletoindustrialcontrolpanelmanufacturing.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretelectricalschematics,wiringdiagrams,panellayouts,andengineeringspecifications.
• ExperiencedevelopingandimplementingQA/QCprocedures,inspectionchecklists,andtestingdocumentation.
• Strongunderstandingofelectricaltestingequipment,inspectionmethods,andcalibrationrequirements.
• Experienceinvestigatingnonconformancesandimplementingcorrectiveactions.
• Provenabilitytosupervise,train,anddeveloptechnicalpersonnel.
• Strongorganizational,communication,documentation,andproblem-solvingskills.
• ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeandelectronicqualitydocumentationsystems.
• Abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithengineering,production,projectmanagement,andcustomers.

PreferredQualifications

• Associate'sorbachelor'sdegreeinElectricalEngineering,ElectricalTechnology,QualityManagement,orarelatedtechnicaldiscipline.
• ExperiencemanagingqualityandtestingoperationswithinaUL508A-certifiedpanelshop.
• ExperiencewithPLC-basedcontrolsystems,instrumentation,andindustrialautomation.
• FamiliaritywithISO9001qualitymanagementprinciples.
• ExperiencedevelopingorimprovingFactoryAcceptanceTestingprograms.
• Experienceparticipatingincustomeraudits,third-partyinspections,orcertificationassessments.
• Professionalcertificationsrelatedtoqualitymanagement,electricaltesting,orindustrialelectricalsystems.

KeySkills&Competencies

• Strongleadershipandpersonneldevelopment.
• Electricaltestingandtroubleshootingexpertise.
• Qualitymanagementandprocessimprovement.
• Attentiontodetailandtechnicalaccuracy.
• Rootcauseanalysisandcorrectiveactionmanagement.
• Customercommunicationandproductacceptancecoordination.
• Effectivedecision-makingandaccountability.
• Abilitytobalanceproductionscheduleswithqualityrequirements.

Physical&WorkRequirements

• Abilitytoworkinbothofficeandindustrialpanelshopenvironments.
• Abilitytostand,walk,bend,andinspectelectricalequipmentthroughouttheworkday.
• Abilitytouseappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentwhenrequired.
• Abilitytosafelyperformoroverseeelectricaltestingactivities.
• Abilitytoliftupto50poundswhennecessary.
• Flexibilitytoworkadditionalhoursbasedonproductionschedules,testingrequirements,andcustomerdeadlines.