Supplier Quality Specialist

Quanta Power Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a seasoned Supplier Quality Specialist III to lead supplier quality programs across power generation, renewable energy, BESS, transmission, substation, and industrial projects. You will drive supplier qualification, audits, documentation reviews, CAPA, and performance monitoring to meet project requirements and standards.

You will collaborate with procurement, engineering, and construction teams to ensure quality across the supply chain, with travel up to 50-75%

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, fabrication, procurement, engineering, construction quality, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting EPC, utility, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, substation, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience working with suppliers, OEMs, manufacturers, and fabrication facilities.
• Prior experience conducting supplier audits, inspections, and quality surveillance activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification reviews, audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, manufacturing capabilities, fabrication processes, and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform source inspections, quality surveillance activities, and FAT witness activities at supplier facilities.
• Review quality documentation, including ITPs, MTRs, COCs, welding records, inspection reports, and NCRs.
• Investigate supplier quality concerns, support root cause analysis, and manage CAPA activities.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics, track performance trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors, testing agencies, suppliers, and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Support procurement, engineering, and construction teams with supplier quality requirements and technical quality matters.
• Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with company procedures, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Participate in project reviews, lessons learned sessions, and internal or external quality audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Engineering / Quality related degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Dynamics 365

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Specialist III to support supplier quality activities for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission, substations, data centers, and industrial infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for supplier qualification, audits, inspections, quality documentation reviews, corrective action management, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure materials and equipment meet project requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations.

The Supplier Quality Specialist III partners with suppliers, procurement, engineering, construction, and project teams to drive quality excellence throughout the supply chain and project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Conduct supplier qualification reviews, audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, manufacturing capabilities, fabrication processes, and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform source inspections, quality surveillance activities, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) witness activities at supplier facilities.
• Review quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Compliance (COCs), welding records, inspection reports, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Investigate supplier quality concerns, support root cause analysis, and manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics, track performance trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors, testing agencies, suppliers, and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Support procurement, engineering, and construction teams with supplier quality requirements and technical quality matters.
• Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with company procedures, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Participate in project reviews, lessons learned sessions, and internal or external quality audits.

What You'll Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, fabrication, procurement, engineering, construction quality, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting EPC, utility, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, substation, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience working with suppliers, OEMs, manufacturers, and fabrication facilities.
• Prior experience conducting supplier audits, inspections, and quality surveillance activities.

Technical Knowledge

• Supplier Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, and testing processes.
• Root cause analysis, CAPA programs, and material traceability requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, AWS, ASTM, and AISC standards.
• Familiarity with power generation, renewable energy, BESS, transmission, and substation equipment.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Dynamics 365.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50-75% to project support activities.
• Ability to work in office, manufacturing, warehouse, fabrication, and construction environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.