Quality & EHS Lead — ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Safety

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks an experienced leader to oversee quality assurance and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our Houston facilities. The role drives compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations and continuous improvements in product quality, safety, and environmental performance.

The successful candidate will manage audits, NCRs, supplier quality, calibration, and data reporting, partnering with operations and engineering to close gaps and sustain a culture of improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance for customer product manufacturers.
• 5+ years in Quality Management and Quality Audit systems.
• Strong track record integrating QA systems in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Requires valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance programs and ISO audits.
• Oversee NCRs/RCA and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate quality documentation and data reporting.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with plants, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

QA Audit

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

ASQ CQE

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

NRG Energy seeks an experienced leader to oversee quality assurance and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our Houston facilities. The role drives compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations and continuous improvements in product quality, safety, and environmental performance.

The successful candidate will manage audits, NCRs, supplier quality, calibration, and data reporting, partnering with operations and engineering to close gaps and sustain a culture of improvement.