Supplier Quality Engineer Welding Inspector (Equipment & Machinery)
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer / Welding Inspector (Equipment & Machinery)
Location: Las Vegas NV (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview
We are supporting a fast-growing energy and infrastructure-focused organization seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials to support the procurement inspection and quality oversight of heavy machinery and custom-fabricated equipment.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that newly purchased and retrofitted equipmentparticularly drilling and mechanical toolingmeets quality safety and performance standards before addition to on-site equipment and weld inspections this position will lead supplier quality initiatives audits and continuous improvement efforts across a diverse manufacturing supply base.
This is a hands-on onsite role in Las Vegas NV with strong long-term potential.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality & Audits
- Audit and qualify new and existing suppliers based on quality risk manufacturing capability and compliance standards
- Conduct on-site supplier audits and document findings in professional reports suitable for internal leadership and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to track quality performance trends and corrective actions
- Serve as the primary quality liaison between internal teams and external suppliers
Equipment Welding & Fabrication Inspection
- Perform inspection and acceptance of heavy machinery fabricated components and retrofitted drilling equipment
- Inspect welds and fabrication work in accordance with applicable codes standards and project specifications
- Verify conformance to drawings GD&T requirements and critical dimensions
- Specify validate and approve inspection tools gauges and measurement systems
Quality Planning & Process Control
- Define and implement quality requirements including PPAPs First Article Inspections (FAI) inspection plans and control plans
- Support production ramp-up sample inspections and in-process quality checks
- Apply SPC methods (Cp Cpk control charts) to monitor and improve supplier processes
- Analyze supplier KPIs such as DPPM early-life failures RMAs and field issues
Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for supplier quality issues
- Drive resolution of nonconforming material field failures and supplier escapes
- Mentor and guide suppliers on strengthening quality systems and manufacturing processes
- Optimize inspection frequency and quality controls based on performance data
Required Qualifications
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required
- Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience in supplier quality manufacturing quality or equipment inspection
- Experience working with heavy machinery fabricated equipment or industrial tooling
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and supplier audits
- Proficiency with GD&T AQL inspection methods and zero-defect philosophies
- Hands-on experience with inspection planning FAI PPAP and measurement systems analysis (MSA)
- Strong analytical skills using Excel and SPC tools (Minitab or similar preferred)
Preferred Experience
- Equipment retrofits or custom machinery modification projects
- Electrical or mechanical equipment inspection in industrial or energy-related environments
- Exposure to supplier quality management in capital equipment or manufacturing environments
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- New Equipment
- Equipment Performance
- Parts Inventory
- personal protective
- Semiconductor
- Project Management
- Process Control
- Equipment Design
- Equipment Issues
- Equipments inspection
- Mechanical Equipment
- Maintenance Activities
- Visual Inspections
- Data Analysis
- Air Compressors
