Senior Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement and savings plans

Education assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Integra is seeking a Senior Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical in Houston to lead mechanical quality across manufacturing, assembly, and field installation. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, operations and field teams to prevent defects, strengthen process controls, and ensure assemblies meet drawings and customer requirements before factory release.

The role emphasizes process capability, in-process quality controls, root cause analysis, and corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in quality engineering or mechanical production support in manufacturing or modular construction environments.
• Experience with ISO 9001, NCR/CAPA workflows, root cause analysis, inspection planning, process controls, and quality metrics.
• Familiarity with ASME, AWS, ASTM drawing/specification requirements and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to solve factory and field quality problems and prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical quality engineering support for factory production, assembly, and release activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, control plans, and acceptance criteria for mechanical modules and assemblies.
• Support in-process inspections, first-piece reviews, dimensional checks, and final release reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues related to drawings, tolerances, and fabrication.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action for nonconformances and defects.
• Drive process improvements using PFMEA, SPC, and visual quality standards.
• Support readiness reviews for new products and manufacturing changes to control quality risks.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality on incoming components and supplier corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

SPC

First-pass yield

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque tools

Dimensional inspection tools

Job description

The Opportunity

The Senior Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical is a quality engineering role responsible for improving and sustaining mechanical product quality across manufacturing and assembly operations. This position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, Product, and Field Construction teams to prevent defects, strengthen process controls, support first-pass quality, and ensure mechanical assemblies meet drawings, specifications, customer requirements, field installation needs, and applicable quality standards before release from the factory. The role focuses on process capability, in-process quality controls, production and field issue resolution, root cause analysis, corrective action effectiveness, and lessons learned that improve repeatability across product builds and construction installation.

Location: Houston, TX

Department: DEPENG

The Opportunity

The Senior Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical is a quality engineering role responsible for improving and sustaining mechanical product quality across manufacturing and assembly operations. This position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, Product, and Field Construction teams to prevent defects, strengthen process controls, support first-pass quality, and ensure mechanical assemblies meet drawings, specifications, customer requirements, field installation needs, and applicable quality standards before release from the factory. The role focuses on process capability, in-process quality controls, production and field issue resolution, root cause analysis, corrective action effectiveness, and lessons learned that improve repeatability across product builds and construction installation.

What you will do?

• Own mechanical product quality engineering support for factory production, assembly, integration, and ready-to-ship release activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve mechanical inspection plans, control plans, quality gates, checklists, hold points, and acceptance criteria for mechanical modules, skids, piping, valves, tanks, cooling systems, fabricated structures, and related assemblies.
• Support in-process inspections, first-piece/first-build reviews, mechanical fit-up verification, dimensional checks, torque verification, pressure/leak testing, alignment checks, and final product quality release reviews.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve mechanical quality issues related to drawings, tolerances, fabrication, assembly sequencing, workmanship, material condition, supplier components, and installation readiness.
• Collaborate with Field Construction teams to troubleshoot installation‑related mechanical product quality issues, support field problem solving, clarify factory versus field interfaces, and feed lessons learned back into factory inspection plans, design reviews, and standard work.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and effectiveness verification for factory mechanical nonconformances, repeat defects, customer escapes, and production quality trends.
• Analyze NCRs, inspection results, test data, defect trends, rework drivers, and first-pass quality performance to identify systemic process improvement opportunities.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements using quality engineering tools such as PFMEA, control plans, SPC, mistake-proofing, standard work, layered process audits, and visual quality standards.
• Support production readiness reviews for new products, first‑of‑kind builds, design changes, supplier changes, and manufacturing process changes to ensure mechanical quality risks are identified and controlled before production release.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality on incoming mechanical component issues, supplier corrective actions, first article reviews, certificates of conformance, and supplier‑related quality escapes affecting factory production.
• Maintain clear quality records, including inspection results, NCRs, RCCM/CAPA documentation, deviation support, lessons learned, quality alerts, and product release documentation.
• Coach manufacturing teams and quality inspectors on mechanical quality requirements, defect recognition, measurement methods, inspection standards, and build‑it‑right expectations.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality requirements are incorporated early in product development.
• Evaluate and disposition manufacturing deviations, temporary process changes to ensure product quality and customer requirements are maintained
• Support the qualification and validation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, inspection methods, and mechanical tests process prior to implementation.
• Ensure conformance to applicable standards, customer requirements or specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements applicable to mechanical systems, fabrication, welding and pressure testing.
• Participate in customer 3rd party audits, witness inspections, or factory acceptance tests to mechanical products and manufacturing processes.
• Benchmark internal and external best practices and recommend improvements to inspection methods and manufacturing controls.
• Support initiatives to identify quality related waste, reduction of rework and scrap, and improving process capacity without compromising product quality.
• Analyze field performance data and identify opportunities for design and manufacturing improvements.
• Travel – 10 -20%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, process quality, or mechanical production support experience in a manufacturing, industrial, modular construction, equipment fabrication, or data center product environment.
• Hands‑on experience supporting mechanical product quality in factory operations, including fabricated assemblies, piping, valves, pumps, tanks, cooling systems, skids, structural steel fabrication, or mechanical modules.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality systems, NCR/CAPA workflows, root cause analysis, inspection planning, process controls, and production quality metrics.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical and fabrication standards such as ASME, AWS, ASTM, drawing/specification requirements, and customer quality requirements.
• Experience working directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, Field Construction, and inspection teams to solve factory and field mechanical quality problems and prevent recurrence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
• Preferred: AWS (CWI) , ASME, GD&T, welding inspection, NDT,(VT, PT, MT, UT per ASNT) or mechanical inspection‑related certification.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry preferred for factory and industrial work environments.
• Strong understanding of quality engineering tools, including RCA, 5‑Why, fishbone, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, PPAP/FAI concepts, layered process audits, and mistake‑proofing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience reading drawings, specifications, bills of material, weld symbols, tolerances, and mechanical assembly requirements.
• Proficiency with mechanical measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque tools, pressure/leak test equipment, and dimensional inspection methods.
• Ability to interpret production quality data, identify defect trends, prioritize risks, and convert findings into practical process improvements.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence factory teams, Field Construction partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Knowledge of welding process and inspection for piping and pressure vessels (ASME BPVC sec V, VIII, IX), and for welding , inspection and testing of structural steel welding (AWS D1.1)
• Factory‑floor presence with a hands‑on, practical approach to solving mechanical quality problems.
• Data‑driven, detail‑oriented, and disciplined in follow‑through on containment, corrective action, and effectiveness verification.
• Collaborative and credible with manufacturing operators, supervisors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, Field Construction teams, and leadership.
• Proactive in identifying mechanical quality risks before they become defects, field issues, or customer escapes.
• Committed to build‑it‑right quality, first‑pass yield improvement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

How We Support You

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance‑driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well‑being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long‑term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability – helping our clients build and operate the mission‑critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company – owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem‑solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement – because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]