Supplier Quality Representative

First Point Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

First Point Group seeks a Supplier Quality Representative to perform on-site quality surveillance at supplier facilities in the Houston area and across Texas. The role requires reviewing procurement docs, witnessing inspections, and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, supporting material release for shipment, and communicating quality risks to project teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of related QA/QC experience or equivalent.
• Experience with supplier quality and shop surveillance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality surveillance at supplier facilities to ensure materials meet specs and standards.
• Review procurement documents, ITPs, and material traceability requirements; witness inspections as needed.
• Identify non-conformances, coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and project teams.
• Prepare timely surveillance reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Release conforming materials and support project scheduling and shipment readiness.

Skills

QA/QC

Supplier quality

Shop surveillance

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related coursework

Job description

Great opportunity for multiple Supplier Quality Representatives with our Energy Renewables company supporting the Houston, TX region!

Supplier Quality Representative (SQR) Central Texas Iron Works

• Area: Greater Houston Area and willing to travel all of Texas and US as needed.
• Part-time Postion possible full-time from 20-40 hours a week
• Timeline Needs: SQR to be available for weekday, weekend, and overnight work (with applicable notice). This will be to take over current BSQE resources for short notice work, and is not intended to be full-time but could turn into full time as desired. No hourly forecast currently exists.
• Coverage: Welding/Fabrication, Dimensional, run testing, balance testing, hydro testing, functional testing, shipping, release, and related manufacturing activities.
• Experience: Prefer candidates with at least 4–5 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), supplier quality, or shop-surveillance experience.

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Representative (SQR) is responsible for conducting on-site quality surveillance at supplier and vendor facilities to ensure that materials, equipment, and fabricated components meet project specifications, applicable industry codes and standards, and procurement requirements.

This role involves monitoring manufacturing and fabrication activities, reviewing quality documentation, witnessing inspections and testing, and performing selective hands-on inspections as required. The SQR identifies and rejects nonconforming materials, collaborates with suppliers and project quality teams to resolve quality issues, verifies corrective actions, and authorizes the release of conforming materials for shipment.

The representative serves as the primary Company contact at assigned supplier facilities and provides timely, accurate reports on quality performance, inspection results, and potential schedule risks to internal project teams and the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Review and Pre-Fabrication Readiness

• Review procurement documents with supplier representatives to ensure all technical specifications, quality requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client-specific requirements are understood and implemented.
• Participate in supplier kickoff meetings and pre-fabrication reviews to confirm inspection and test plans, witness and hold points, documentation requirements, and material traceability expectations.
• Verify that approved drawings and revisions, qualified procedures and personnel, calibrated equipment, and released materials are available before fabrication begins.

Quality Surveillance and Inspection

• Perform quality surveillance activities in accordance with the assigned scope and Company quality surveillance plan, coordinating with supplier inspection and test plans at designated witness and hold points.
• Monitor and witness manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, examination, and testing activities to verify compliance with purchase order requirements, including:
• Welding, fit-up, and dimensional inspections.
• Blasting, surface preparation, and protective coatings.
• Pressure and functional testing.
• Final inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and pre-shipment verification.
• Review supplier quality records and documentation, including material test reports, heat and traceability records, NDE reports, personnel and procedure qualifications, calibration certificates, coating records, and final manufacturing data books.
• Verify that subcontractors and sub-suppliers are properly disclosed, qualified, and controlled, and that applicable inspection findings and records are incorporated into supplier reporting.
• Review supplier-submitted documents and provide comments when necessary. Do not sign, initial, stamp, or otherwise endorse supplier inspection and test plans or other supplier-controlled documents.

Non-conformance Management and Corrective Action

• Identify and reject materials or equipment that do not meet procurement requirements.
• Document non-conformances objectively, referencing the applicable requirements and including supporting photographs and other relevant evidence.
• Work with supplier representatives and project supplier quality personnel to establish appropriate corrective actions and dispositions for identified non-conformances.
• Refer design-related or technical disposition issues to the Responsible Engineer.
• Verify corrective actions through supplier documentation and independent on-site observation.
• Track outstanding actions to ensure each has an assigned owner, target completion date, documented closure evidence, and follow-up verification.
• Identify recurring issues, report adverse quality trends, and communicate concerns to the appropriate project personnel.

Material Release, Reporting, and Schedule Coordination

• Release conforming materials and equipment for shipment in accordance with the assigned quality surveillance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal Company departments to support shipment readiness and related project activities.
• Prepare timely, accurate surveillance reports documenting facility visits, inspection activities, observations, findings, and required follow-up actions.
• Communicate quality concerns, fabrication delays, and potential schedule risks promptly to the Area Supervisor and project supplier quality team.
• Coordinate with expediting personnel to maintain consistent reporting of supplier quality and fabrication progress.
• Support remote and technology-enabled surveillance methods, including hands-free video collaboration, 3D scanning, and model overlay tools, while recognizing that these technologies supplement rather than replace required on-site inspections.
• Maintain accurate assignment records, inspection notices, findings, certifications, and photographic evidence in the applicable Company systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following experience and education requirements:

• Two years of related experience, including at least 2,000 hours of in-shop surveillance, examination, or testing activities.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1,000 hours of in-shop surveillance, examination, or testing experience.
• An associate degree, or the equivalent of two years of full-time college coursework in a related discipline, plus at least 500 hours of relevant in-shop inspection, examination, or testing experience.

Additional requirements include:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly to supplier facilities within the assigned territory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required client, facility, and export-control access credentials.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and make sound, well-supported quality decisions while at supplier facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in preparing clear, factual, and accurate inspection reports.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications, electronic reporting and assignment-tracking systems, and digital photography.

Preferred Qualifications and Technical Experience

• Additional in-shop quality surveillance, inspection, examination, or testing experience involving materials and equipment relevant to the Company's projects.
• Experience with one or more of the following commodities:
• Structural steel, plate work, and fabricated metal components.
• Piping, pipe spools, valves, and supports.
• Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, skids, and modules.
• Rotating equipment and packaged equipment units.
• Electrical and instrumentation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and electrical houses (e-houses).
• Protective coatings, linings, and surface preparation.
• Precast and prestressed concrete products.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, V, VIII, and IX; ASME B31.1 and B31.3; AWS D1.1; API standards; and AMPP/SSPC coating standards.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as:
• ASNT Level II in one or more nondestructive examination methods.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Production and Quality School certification.
• Experience with quality management programs and standards, including ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or NQA-1.
• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the energy, nuclear, LNG, mining and metals, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with supplier assessments, surveillance-level determinations, supplier requalification, and supplier documentation or certification data book management.
• Experience working with international suppliers and translated technical documentation. Additional language skills relevant to the assigned region are an advantage.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely in industrial manufacturing and fabrication environments with potential exposure to noise, heat, cold, dust, fumes, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while on site.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and enter confined or restricted spaces when authorized.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift or carry inspection equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds.
• Sufficient corrected vision and hearing to perform visual inspections, observe manufacturing operations, and witness testing activities.

Application Instructions

Please include all relevant industry certifications with your resume, along with the issue and expiration dates for each certification.

Candidates should highlight their high-purity cleanroom experience, supplier quality or inspection background, applicable technical certifications, and willingness to travel to supplier facilities throughout the assigned region.