Senior Process Quality Engineer Mechanical
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Location: Houston TX
Department: DEPENG
The Opportunity
The Senior Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical is a quality engineering role responsible for improving and sustaining mechanical product quality across manufacturing and assembly operations. This position partners with Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Quality Operations Product and Field Construction teams to prevent defects strengthen process controls support first-pass quality and ensure mechanical assemblies meet drawings specifications customer requirements field installation needs and applicable quality standards before release from the factory. The role focuses on process capability in-process quality controls production and field issue resolution root cause analysis corrective action effectiveness and lessons learned that improve repeatability across product builds and construction installation.
What you will do
- Own mechanical product quality engineering support for factory production assembly integration and ready-to-ship release activities.
- Develop maintain and improve mechanical inspection plans control plans quality gates checklists hold points and acceptance criteria for mechanical modules skids piping valves tanks cooling systems fabricated structures and related assemblies.
- Support in-process inspections first-piece/first-build reviews mechanical fit-up verification dimensional checks torque verification pressure/leak testing alignment checks and final product quality release reviews.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve mechanical quality issues related to drawings tolerances fabrication assembly sequencing workmanship material condition supplier components and installation readiness.
- Collaborate with Field Construction teams to troubleshoot installation-related mechanical product quality issues support field problem solving clarify factory versus field interfaces and feed lessons learned back into factory inspection plans design reviews and standard work.
- Lead containment root cause analysis corrective and preventive action and effectiveness verification for factory mechanical nonconformances repeat defects customer escapes and production quality trends.
- Analyze NCRs inspection results test data defect trends rework drivers and first-pass quality performance to identify systemic process improvement opportunities.
- Drive manufacturing process improvements using quality engineering tools such as PFMEA control plans SPC mistake-proofing standard work layered process audits and visual quality standards.
- Support production readiness reviews for new products first-of-kind builds design changes supplier changes and manufacturing process changes to ensure mechanical quality risks are identified and controlled before production release.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality on incoming mechanical component issues supplier corrective actions first article reviews certificates of conformance and supplier-related quality escapes affecting factory production.
- Maintain clear quality records including inspection results NCRs RCCM/CAPA documentation deviation support lessons learned quality alerts and product release documentation.
- Coach manufacturing teams and quality inspectors on mechanical quality requirements defect recognition measurement methods inspection standards and build-it-right expectations.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality requirements are incorporated early in product development.
- Evaluate and disposition manufacturing deviations temporary process changes to ensure product quality and customer requirements are maintained
- Support the qualification and validation of new manufacturing processes equipment tooling inspection methods and mechanical tests process prior to implementation.
- Ensure conformance to applicable standards customer requirements or specifications codes and regulatory requirements applicable to mechanical systems fabrication welding and pressure testing.
- Participate in customer 3rd party audits witness inspections or factory acceptance tests to mechanical products and manufacturing processes.
- Benchmark internal and external best practices and recommend improvements to inspection methods and manufacturing controls.
- Support initiatives to identify quality related waste reduction of rework and scrap and improving process capacity without compromising product quality.
- Analyze field performance data and identify opportunities for design and manufacturing improvements.
- Travel 10 -20%
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Quality Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 7 years of quality engineering manufacturing quality process quality or mechanical production support experience in a manufacturing industrial modular construction equipment fabrication or data center product environment.
- Hands-on experience supporting mechanical product quality in factory operations including fabricated assemblies piping valves pumps tanks cooling systems skids structural steel fabrication or mechanical modules.
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality systems NCR/CAPA workflows root cause analysis inspection planning process controls and production quality metrics.
- Working knowledge of applicable mechanical and fabrication standards such as ASME AWS ASTM drawing/specification requirements and customer quality requirements.
- Experience working directly with Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Quality Operations Field Construction and inspection teams to solve factory and field mechanical quality problems and prevent recurrence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
- Preferred: AWS (CWI) ASME GD&T welding inspection NDT(VT PT MT UT per ASNT) or mechanical inspection-related certification.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry preferred for factory and industrial work environments.
- Strong understanding of quality engineering tools including RCA 5-Why fishbone PFMEA control plans SPC PPAP/FAI concepts layered process audits and mistake-proofing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience reading drawings specifications bills of material weld symbols tolerances and mechanical assembly requirements.
- Proficiency with mechanical measurement and inspection tools such as calipers micrometers gauges torque tools pressure/leak test equipment and dimensional inspection methods.
- Ability to interpret production quality data identify defect trends prioritize risks and convert findings into practical process improvements.
- Excellent communication facilitation and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence factory teams Field Construction partners and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
- Knowledge of welding process and inspection for piping and pressure vessels (ASME BPVC sec V VIII IX) and for welding inspection and testing of structural steel welding (AWS D1.1)
- Factory-floor presence with a hands-on practical approach to solving mechanical quality problems.
- Data-driven detail-oriented and disciplined in follow-through on containment corrective action and effectiveness verification.
- Collaborative and credible with manufacturing operators supervisors engineers inspectors suppliers Field Construction teams and leadership.
- Proactive in identifying mechanical quality risks before they become defects field issues or customer escapes.
- Committed to build-it-right quality first-pass yield improvement customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
How we support you
We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally personally and financially. Thats why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive stay healthy and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that supports you and your familys total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge Generous paid time off to relax travel and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
Come build with us
At Integra were driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed quality and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers todays digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing procurement commissioning and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster solve challenges more efficiently and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.
What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers engineers builders and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape excellence and adaptability matter.
Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If youre passionate about innovation impact and building systems the world depends on youll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race creed origin marital status sexual orientation age otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact
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