Transformer Supplier Quality Engineer — Global Travel

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwrQ Holdings LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Maryland to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards for transformer manufacturing.

You will work with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to drive defect prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards. Domestic and international travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• 3-7 years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, winding, insulation systems, welding, and assembly.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge about operation and implementation of quality management systems for Supplier Quality function.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Management: Qualify, audit, and approve suppliers of transformer components and raw materials.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, specifications, and control plans.
• Evaluate supplier PPAP / FAI submissions and ensure process capability.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, responsiveness).
• Incoming & Product Quality: Support incoming inspection strategies for critical transformer components.
• Analyze nonconforming material and lead root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Ensure compliance with design, electrical, mechanical, and insulation requirements.
• Support containment actions to protect production and customers.
• Supplier Development & Improvement: Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and COPQ.
• Collaborate with sourcing on supplier selection and risk mitigation.
• Engineering & Manufacturing Support: Work with engineering on NPI, design changes, and supplier transitions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and BOMs for supplier-related quality risks.
• Support manufacturing with quality issues impacting transformer assembly and testing.
• Participate in MRB and deviation approvals when required.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, CSA, RoHS where applicable).
• Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Support customer, regulatory, and certification audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Supplier engagement

Communication

Multi-supplier management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP / MRP

MS Excel

Job description

PwrQ Holdings LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Maryland to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards for transformer manufacturing.

You will work with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to drive defect prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards. Domestic and international travel are expected.