Supplier Quality Engineer - Welding Inspection

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

Supplier Quality Engineer I – Welding Inspection

We are seeking an entry level Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in welding inspection to support the oversight of utility pole fabrication. This role is not a hands-on welding position but focuses on mechanical engineering oversight, ensuring weld quality and compliance. The primary scope involves lattice and solid metal utility poles.

In this role, you will review weld quality on project sites and assist with quality system audits of welding shops across the U.S. and internationally.

Candidates should have experience in welding inspection—whether through a Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering background, or as a Certified Weld Inspector with engineering experience.

The position is fully remote (U.S.-based) and requires 50%+ domestic and international travel.

• Inspect weld quality of utility poles at project sites to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

• Audit and qualify weld shops, ensuring suppliers meet quality, safety, and performance requirements.

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/NCR, CA/PA).

• Conduct ISO and supplier quality system audits, including capacity and conformance checks.

• Use SPC, APQP, and other tools to monitor supplier performance and reduce defects.

• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, supply chain, and logistics teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Facilitate reporting on supplier quality performance, scorecards, and cost of poor quality metrics.

• Travel internationally (~50%) and domestically, including extended stays during production runs; typical schedule is Monday–Friday with weekends at home.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or Certified Weld Inspector with engineering experience.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction management, or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection standards (AWS D1.1 required), with additional UT, VI, MPI, or FP experience preferred.
• Mechanical engineering expertise in fabricated/welded products, preferably in the utility or energy sector.
• Proven ability to interpret and write codes, standards, and specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; experience with SPC, APQP, and quality tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~50%) and domestically; safe driving record required.
• Must be based in the US, near a major airport, with a valid Real ID and Passport.
• Work schedule follows Central Time Zone hours
• No sponsorship offered, except for a TN Visa.

Join a dynamic, growth-oriented team backed by Quanta Services, the largest energy infrastructure solutions provider in North America. QISG offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. Make an impact on critical energy projects while advancing your career with an industry leader.

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.