Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Integra is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Houston, TX to ensure quality and reliability of data center equipment from supplier qualification through production and delivery. You will drive supplier audits, onboarding, inspection, and continuous improvement in collaboration with engineering and procurement.

The role requires 3–7 years in supplier or quality engineering, strong root cause analysis, ISO 9001 knowledge, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge in metal fabrication, welding, pressure testing, mechanical testing, electrical assemblies, hardware, or data center infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally 10–30%.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site supplier audits and provide approval recommendations to the Supplier Quality Manager and Procurement teams.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers with clear communication of specifications and inspection requirements.
• Inspect and test electrical and mechanical equipment (MV/LV switchgear, UPS, batteries, chillers, generators, pumps, valves, spools).
• Monitor supplier nonconformances, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead containment and disposition for nonconformances; ensure effectiveness of actions.

Skills

Audits

Supplier audits

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Drawings reading

Job description

The Opportunity

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of electrical and mechanical equipment and components supplied for data center manufacturing and assembly. The SQE will manage supplier quality activities from supplier qualification and selection through production, inspection, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Location: Houston, TX

Department: DEPTEC

What you will do?

• Perform on-site audits to evaluate potential or existing suppliers and provide approval recommendations to the Supplier Quality Manager and Procurement teams. Assess their quality system maturity, and validate the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities, and their ability to comply with company and industry standards.
• Support supplier onboarding of new suppliers by ensuring clear communication of specifications, drawings, inspection requirements, and quality performance expectations.
• Support inspection and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment including but not limited to MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, UPS system, Battery cabinets, chillers, Generators, pumps, valves and piping assembly spools.
• Monitor and analyze supplier nonconformance data, identifying trends, recurring defects, and opportunities to reduce the cost of poor quality. Facilitate supplier review meetings covering performance scorecards, risks, and improvement plans.
• Evaluate supplier nonconformances identified during receiving inspection or assembly operations and implement timely containment and disposition actions. Drive thorough root cause analysis and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develop supplier quality requirements, inspection plans, and quality control plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal engineering and quality teams, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to address design-for-manufacturability topics, clarify specifications, and resolve technical issues that impact supplier performance.
• Review and disposition first article inspection reports for new suppliers or for first-time builds with existing suppliers, verifying conformance to drawings, tolerances, performance criteria, and documentation standards.
• Ensure process documentation, measurement systems, and control plans are in place for critical suppliers and effective throughout supplier manufacturing operation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce supplier defects, NCRs, rework, scrap, downtime, and cost of poor quality.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• 3 - 7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge or Experience in metal fabrication, welding, pressure testing, mechanical testing, electrical assemblies, hardware, or data center infrastructure (preferred).
• Capability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and capable of identifying effective corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building effective supplier relationships
• Able to travel domestically and internationally 10-30%

How We Support You

• 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]