Senior Quality Engineer

Utility

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation/Paid Time Off
401k/Retirement Plan
Sick Days
Annual Bonus Plan

Job summary

Utility Global is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality systems, process control, and product reliability across our advanced energy solutions in the Houston area. This senior IC role partners with engineering and manufacturing to embed quality in design and production.

With 10+ years of manufacturing experience and strong ISO 9001/ASQ knowledge, you will drive CAPA, SPC, and data‑driven improvements while mentoring teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality field; Master’s preferred.
  • 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience with emphasis on energy/industrial systems.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASQ standards, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement robust quality processes for manufacturing, testing, and validation.
  • Lead ISO9001 certification initiatives.
  • Embed quality into design and process via cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Lead CAPA activities and root-cause analysis.
  • Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
  • Create and maintain quality documentation (FMEA, control plans, SOPs).
  • Audit processes and suppliers for compliance.

Skills

Quality engineering
ISO 9001
Root cause analysis
CAPA
SPC
Statistical analysis
Cross-functional influence
Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FMEA
Control plans
SPC
ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Join Utility Global
At Utility, we’re reimagining what’s possible.

Join Utility Global
At Utility, we’re reimagining what’s possible.
Our breakthrough H2Gen® technology transforms undesirable industrial by-products into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, helping hard-to-abate industries decarbonize without compromise. We’re building systems and solutions that will power a zero-carbon future by turning what the world doesn’t want into clean energy it needs most.
But technology alone doesn’t change the world.
People do.We’re building a team as bold as our mission. Engineers and scientists, designers and operators, storytellers and strategists all united by a shared belief: that the undesirable can become invaluable, and that industrial decarbonization can be both practical and economical.
At Utility, we see possibilities where others see limits. We believe progress happens when diverse minds collaborate toward a cleaner, smarter, more resilient world.
If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, join us and help build what’s next.

The Company

Utility Global is redefining how the world makes and uses energy. Through its breakthrough H₂Gen® technology, Utility transforms industrial off-gases and biogases into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, helping industries decarbonize without compromise. The company’s proprietary technology delivers a scalable, economic pathway to a zero-carbon future, positioning Utility as a leader in the industrial decarbonization revolution.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with 10+ years of experience to provide deep technical expertise in quality systems, process control, and product reliability. This is a senior individual contributor role—ideal for someone who excels at driving quality improvements hands‑on, collaborating across teams, and ensuring Utility Global’s clean energy technologies meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement robust quality processes for manufacturing, testing, and validation of Utility Global’s advanced energy systems
  • Lead company-wide initiative of becoming ISO9001 certified
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to embed quality into product and process design
  • Lead complex root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
  • Establish and monitor key quality metrics (yields, defect rates, reliability trends), provide daily, weekly, quarterly reports to management, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Author and maintain quality documentation for but not limited to: inspection plans, FMEA’s, control plans, LOTO, SOP’s, HazOps, and work instructions
  • Conduct audits of processes and key suppliers, ensuring compliance with Utility Global’s standards and applicable industry regulations
  • Resolve issues with key critical suppliers related to any quality concerns
  • Apply advanced statistical methods and SPC tools to ensure process capability and product reliability
  • Serve as the technical expert and mentor for quality methodologies, tools, and problem‑solving approaches
  • Influence cross‑functional teams by championing a culture of quality and reliability throughout the organization
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience focused on quality tasks/responsibilities, with significant expertise in advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, or energy‑related industries
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ASQ standards, and quality system best practices along with demonstrated experience as key leader for setting up and obtaining initial ISO 9001 certification for the company
  • Demonstrated history of implementing plant floor quality metrics, KPI’s, pareto charts with expertise in statistical analysis, SPC, reliability engineering, and quality improvement tools to track trends and report real‑time metrics
  • Self‑Directed individual leading quality initiatives —skilled at cross‑functional influence
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
  • Background in high‑volume manufacturing, start‑up environments, hydrogen, fuel cell, chemical processing, or clean energy systems
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt)
  • Experience taking new technologies from prototype to commercial‑scale manufacturing
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data‑driven manufacturing analytics

Utility Global was created to bring forth sustainable business solutions, enabling an affordable energy transition to a low‑carbon world. This is our passion, our drive and the reason we exist. Our team of experts combines the best of world‑renowned technical proficiency and respected leadership with many decades of industry experience.

Our proprietary eXEROTM technology platform, extensive patent portfolio and successful track record of taking technology to engineering to market has produced an unparalleled competitive edge for us—and most importantly for our customers, investors and partners.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Additional Perks and Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Vacation/Paid Time Off
  • 401k/Retirement Plan
  • Sick Days
  • Annual Bonus Plan
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