Sup - Quality Control - SBST

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive conformance to customer specs and industry standards across telecom shelters, ESS enclosures, and Data Center PODs. You will develop and improve QA systems, oversee QC inspectors, and ensure rigorous process controls and audits.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain, including FMEA, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving to sustain high product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Developing and applying core quality planning tools such as FMEA, control plans, and robust procedures.
• Implementing quality standards for telecom infra, ESS enclosures, and data center modules.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100/TL 9000 quality systems.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs for compliance.
• Leading RCAs, preventative actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to train and mentor shop floor staff and quality inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards tailored for telecom infrastructure and modular data centers.
• Supervise and coach QC Inspectors to ensure adherence to inspection plans and criteria.
• Develop and implement advanced QC processes, including FMEA, control plans, and audits.
• Review Engineering Drawings, BOMs, and specs for completeness and compliance.
• Track FPY, COQ, and warranty data to drive improvements across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Communicate quality metrics to internal departments, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex quality issues.

Skills

FMEA

Control Plans

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SPC Tools

Job description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time. Our teams live out the organization's core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That's how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence - by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive. With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope Of Responsibility

The Quality Engineer position drives the overall success of Sabre Industries, Inc. by ensuring a superior level of conformance to customer specifications and industry standards across our specialized product lines, including telecommunication shelters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and modular Data Center PODs and Skids. This is achieved through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cutting-edge quality assurance and control systems and processes.

Essential Duties

• Establish and Implement Quality Standards: Define and maintain robust quality and reliability standards specifically tailored for telecom infrastructure, ESS enclosures, and Data Center modular solutions, utilizing appropriate measuring, testing, auditing techniques, and data collection methods.
• Supervision of QC Inspectors: Provide technical direction, training, and supervision to Quality Control (QC) Inspectors to ensure the consistent and accurate execution of inspection plans, critical checks, and adherence to acceptance criteria throughout the manufacturing process.
• Drive Conformance and Process Control: Achieve a high level of conformance to complex customer and regulatory specifications through the development and implementation of advanced quality control processes, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans, detailed work instructions/standard work, systematic problem-solving (e.g., 8D), corrective action (CAPA), and rigorous process and product audits.
• Technical Review and Compliance: Critically review complex Engineering Drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and specifications for completeness, correctness, and strict compliance with applicable industry codes (e.g., electrical, structural, fire safety) relevant to telecom, energy, and data center applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize comprehensive quality performance data - such as First Pass Yield (FPY), cost of quality (COQ), and warranty data to proactively initiate and drive quality and process improvement projects across manufacturing and supply chains.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate critical quality control information, specifications, and performance metrics to all relevant internal departments, outside vendors supplying specialized components (e.g., HVAC, electrical gear), or contractors.
• Training and Mentorship: Teach, coach, and train manufacturing and field service employees to understand and consistently achieve a high level of workmanship and technical compliance for specialized products.
• System Ownership and Collaboration: Be actively involved in all elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), and collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal departments (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to meet stringent quality objectives and swiftly resolve complex technical problems affecting production and quality.

Position Requirements

• Education: 4-year college degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering preferred). Or Equivalent Work Experience
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Quality System Expertise: Fundamental level of experience and demonstrable success in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and/or other relevant quality standards (e.g., AS9100, TL 9000).
• Core Quality Tools: Extensive experience with developing and applying core quality planning tools, including FMEA, control plans, and robust technical procedures.
• Technical Background: Proven experience in quality assurance with a strong electrical, mechanical, or structural background, ideally in a related field such as prefabricated structures, industrial machinery, power generation, or highly integrated electrical systems.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional detail-orientation and the ability to accurately read and interpret complex technical drawings, customer specifications, and industry codes.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce professional reports, statistical analysis, and documentation.
• Communication & Statistical Acumen: Must possess the ability to clearly communicate complex technical knowledge, ideas, and concepts, along with an excellent understanding of basic statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Demonstrated ability to manage frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities.
• Travel: Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for supplier audits and quality assurance activities.
• Mobility: Must be able to move throughout the office and the manufacturing plant/yard as needed to conduct inspections and audits.
• Physical Activities: Able to perform physical activities that require the use of fingers, hands and arms (sitting, typing, using office equipment) and some activities that require walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and handling of materials.
• Safety Focus: Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and a strong safety-minded individual.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Revised: 11/19/2025