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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Anywhere in the US as long as commutable to a major airport
Travel: 30% - 50% to project sites otherwise remote
The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) supports the Product Quality Manager byexecuting project-level quality assurance activities for utility-scale BESS projects with astrong emphasis on Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and supplier quality oversight.
This role is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for planning performing witnessing and monitoring FATs at OEM and supplier facilities to verify that critical BESS equipment meets contractual technical and quality requirements prior addition to FAT execution the PQE performs field inspections monitorsequipment deliveries and installation activities identifies and documents non-conformances and supports corrective action resolution during constructioninstallation and commissioning phases.
The PQE plays a critical role in early defect detection and risk mitigation by validatingproduct quality at the factory level and ensuring civil mechanical and electricalinstallations meet contractual and industry standards before mechanicalcompletion and commissioning.
Job Description:
Plan perform witness and monitor Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and in-processinspections at OEM and supplier facilities for BESS equipment including batteriesPCS/inverters transformers switchgear EMS and auxiliary systems
Review and approve FAT procedures test scripts and acceptance criteria in alignmentwith contractual and technical requirements
Identify document and track FAT-related non-conformances and deviations; supportRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions prior to shipment
Coordinate and oversee third-party inspectors at vendor facilities when required
Perform on-site quality inspections for BESS projects during construction installationand commissioning
Support receiving inspections delivery verification and installation surveillance
Verify compliance with drawings specifications Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) andProject Quality Management Plans
Identify document and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in accordancewith procedures
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions prior to mechanical completion and handover
Complete inspection reports FAT reports checklists and quality documentationaccurately and on time
Maintain project quality records and digital inspection platforms
Provide timely quality status updates metrics and supplier performance feedback
Interface directly with EPC contractors OEMs and suppliers on quality matters
Execute project quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 and PDCA methodology
Promote a strong quality and safety culture at all times and work locations
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Industrial Mechanical or Quality Engineering (orrelated technical field)
5 years of experience in quality engineering within the energy power or renewableindustries
Direct experience performing or leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for electricalor power equipment
Hands-on experience with electrical power systems used in BESS projects
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 NCR management RCA and CAPA processes
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings civil plans and technical specifications
Willingness to travel up to 75%to domestic and international supplier and project sites
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Tier 1 BESS OEMs and EPC contractors
Familiarity with UL 9540 / 9540A UL 1973 IEEE 1547 NEC IEC standards
Experience using digital inspection platforms and NCR tracking tools
Electrical certifications or commissioning experience
Travel: 30% - 50% to project sites otherwise remote
The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) supports the Product Quality Manager byexecuting project-level quality assurance activities for utility-scale BESS projects with astrong emphasis on Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and supplier quality oversight.
This role is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for planning performing witnessing and monitoring FATs at OEM and supplier facilities to verify that critical BESS equipment meets contractual technical and quality requirements prior addition to FAT execution the PQE performs field inspections monitorsequipment deliveries and installation activities identifies and documents non-conformances and supports corrective action resolution during constructioninstallation and commissioning phases.
The PQE plays a critical role in early defect detection and risk mitigation by validatingproduct quality at the factory level and ensuring civil mechanical and electricalinstallations meet contractual and industry standards before mechanicalcompletion and commissioning.
Job Description:
Plan perform witness and monitor Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and in-processinspections at OEM and supplier facilities for BESS equipment including batteriesPCS/inverters transformers switchgear EMS and auxiliary systems
Review and approve FAT procedures test scripts and acceptance criteria in alignmentwith contractual and technical requirements
Identify document and track FAT-related non-conformances and deviations; supportRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions prior to shipment
Coordinate and oversee third-party inspectors at vendor facilities when required
Perform on-site quality inspections for BESS projects during construction installationand commissioning
Support receiving inspections delivery verification and installation surveillance
Verify compliance with drawings specifications Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) andProject Quality Management Plans
Identify document and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in accordancewith procedures
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions prior to mechanical completion and handover
Complete inspection reports FAT reports checklists and quality documentationaccurately and on time
Maintain project quality records and digital inspection platforms
Provide timely quality status updates metrics and supplier performance feedback
Interface directly with EPC contractors OEMs and suppliers on quality matters
Execute project quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 and PDCA methodology
Promote a strong quality and safety culture at all times and work locations
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Industrial Mechanical or Quality Engineering (orrelated technical field)
5 years of experience in quality engineering within the energy power or renewableindustries
Direct experience performing or leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for electricalor power equipment
Hands-on experience with electrical power systems used in BESS projects
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 NCR management RCA and CAPA processes
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings civil plans and technical specifications
Willingness to travel up to 75%to domestic and international supplier and project sites
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Tier 1 BESS OEMs and EPC contractors
Familiarity with UL 9540 / 9540A UL 1973 IEEE 1547 NEC IEC standards
Experience using digital inspection platforms and NCR tracking tools
Electrical certifications or commissioning experience
Required Experience:
Manager
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