Supplier Quality Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline), Supply Chain Management, or Business; an equivalent combination of directly relevant technical education a
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supplier quality, vendor inspection, expediting, or supply chain management within an EPC, utility, power generation, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical equipment—including power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and related apparatus—through manufacturing, testing, and delivery c
- Proven experience building, leading, or significantly scaling a supplier quality or vendor surveillance function.
- Experience managing third-party inspection (TPI) firms including scope development, performance management, and cost control.
- Deep working knowledge of high-voltage equipment manufacturing processes, specifications, and testing requirements.
- Expertise in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), witness testing, and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) development, review, and negotiation.
- Proficiency with relevant industry standards including IEEE, ANSI, and IEC as applicable to high-voltage apparatus.
- Thorough understanding of Non-Conformance Report (NCR) processes, Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) workflows, and quality management system fundamentals (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- Strong executive-level communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfort working across digital collaboration and documentation platforms.
- Domestic travel of approximately 25% required for supplier factory visits, witness testing activities, and project site coordination; international travel may be required depending on supplier manufac
Nice to have
- 20 or more years of directly relevant experience in supplier quality or vendor surveillance within an EPC or heavy industrial environment.
- Direct EPC project environment experience.
- Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, root cause analysis methodologies, and supplier development frameworks.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM/OE) — American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) — Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute (PMI).
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
Full description
Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.
With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.
Primary Function
Dashiell Corporation is seeking an experienced, results-driven Supplier Quality Manager to establish and lead a newly formed Supplier Quality function within the Procurement organization. This is a high-visibility build role with direct impact on project execution and company performance across Dashiell’s North American project portfolio.
The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive supplier quality program—encompassing quality assurance, production monitoring, and delivery oversight—for critical high-voltage equipment and materials procured in support of active EPC projects. This includes power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and related high-voltage apparatus sourced from domestic and international manufacturers. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12031 Kurland Dr, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Director of Procurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Group Development & Leadership
- Establish, build, and lead Dashiell’s Supplier Quality function from inception, including organizational structure, staffing plan, and operating cadence.
- Develop and implement the group’s processes, procedures, standards, and technology toolset.
- Recruit, hire, and develop surveillance personnel including quality inspectors and expeditors.
- Define and own key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure both supplier performance and group effectiveness.
- Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between Supplier Quality, Procurement, Project Management, and Engineering.
Quality Surveillance & Assurance
- Design and implement a supplier quality surveillance program for critical equipment including power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and other high-voltage apparatus.