Quality Engineer

I MESA POWER SOLUTIONS - 3.1

San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Production data analysis English Trend analysis Manufacturing facility experience Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Quality Engineer I Job Code 16051 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family Quality Management HSE Status Safety-Sensitive About Mesa Power Solutions Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running. At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our

A.D.A.P.T.

values drive everything we do.

We are:

Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy. What We Offer Competitive base pay 401(k) plan Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage Critical Illness and Accident insurance Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. Employment Requirements Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy. If you're ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that's powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity. Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power. Job Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing controls that ensure Mesa products and processes consistently meet engineering, customer, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role works directly with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, Reliability, and suppliers to identify quality risks, investigate product and process failures, implement effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. The Quality Engineer serves as a technical quality resource throughout the product lifecycle and manufacturing process. The position requires a strong floor presence and the ability to use data, structured problem-solving, risk analysis, and engineering principles to improve product quality and process capability. Essential Duties Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans, Control Plans, acceptance criteria, and quality requirements for new and existing products and manufacturing processes. Support Process and Manufacturing Engineering with process validation, process controls, manufacturing readiness, risk reduction, and continuous improvement activities. Lead and support structured root cause analysis and corrective action using methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D, CAPA, and other appropriate problem-solving tools. Manage and support product and process nonconformances, including containment, investigation, disposition support, corrective action, and effectiveness verification. Collaborate with Process Engineering in the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs (PFMEA), process flow diagrams, Control Plans, and risk-based manufacturing controls. Support Design Engineering and Reliability Engineering with quality data, failure analysis, design feedback, and lessons learned from manufacturing and field performance. Develop and validate inspection and test methods, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, equipment capability, and measurement repeatability. Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, trend analysis, Pareto analysis, and other statistical methods to identify variation and improve manufacturing performance. Monitor and analyze quality performance through metrics including First-Pass Yield (FPY), defect rates, scrap, rework, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), corrective-action effectiveness, and process capability. Support new-product introduction and manufacturing readiness activities using applicable APQP, PPAP, validation, and quality-planning principles. Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, BOMs, and technical requirements to ensure appropriate quality controls are established. Work directly with suppliers and Supplier Quality to investigate supplier-related nonconformances, establish containment, and implement effective supplier corrective actions. Participate in and support process audits, product audits, layered process audits, and Quality Management System audits. Identify opportunities for mistake-proofing, defect prevention, process control, and reduction of inspection dependency. Provide technical quality support to Manufacturing and Service when product or process abnormalities occur. Prepare clear technical reports documenting investigations, validation activities, quality trends, corrective actions, and recommendations. Ensure quality activities and records comply with Mesa's Quality Management System and applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. Promote a culture of quality at the source, standardized work, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Perform other quality engineering responsibilities as required to support business and operational objectives. All other duties assigned. Education Required 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or another related technical discipline preferred; equivalent relevant manufacturing and quality experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience Required 2 years of demonstrated experience working directly within manufacturing operations and resolving production-floor quality issues. 2 years of experience analyzing manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, variation, systemic failures, and improvement opportunities. Preferred Less than 1 year of experience in power generation, engines, heavy equipment, automotive, industrial assembly, fabricated products, electrical/mechanical systems, machining, or other complex manufacturing environments. 2 years of experience supporting supplier quality investigations and corrective actions 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Process Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment preferred. Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Preferred ASQ certification or similar professional certifications. Six Sigma Green Belt or similar professional certifications. Quality Engineer Certification or ability to obtain. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong understanding of

ISO 9001

2015 Quality Management System principles and risk-based thinking. Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Gage R&R, SPC, process capability, APQP, PPAP, CAPA, and structured corrective-action methodologies. Strong root cause analysis, technical troubleshooting, and systematic problem-solving capability. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing requirements, and acceptance criteria. Strong understanding of defect prevention, process control, continuous improvement, and Lean manufacturing principles. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus on overall process and product risk. Ability to prioritize multiple quality issues based on safety, customer impact, production impact, recurrence, and business risk. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and other functional teams. Strong professional judgment with the ability to make decisions and recommendations based on objective evidence and engineering data. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ownership and follow-through. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues effectively at both shop-floor and leadership levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and statistical/data-analysis software such as Minitab. Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.

Culture Expectations Action-oriented:

Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.

Disciplined:

Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.

Accountable:

Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.

Passionate:

Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.

Trustworthy:

Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance. Physical Demands Constant Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus) Hearing Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel Frequent Sitting Walking or moving throughout facility Talking Bending or stooping Squatting or crouching Reaching Kneeling Pushing Pulling Occasional Standing Lift up to 25 lbs. Working Conditions Constant Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. Frequent General manufacturing working conditions. Occasional General warehouse working conditions. Travel is anticipated up to 25%. Travel to and from customer job sites in company service truck. Equipment & Software Quality Management Systems Computer Phone Microsoft applications Additional Job Requirements Will be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required. Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical. Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule). Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required. Supervisory Responsibilities 3 or more Direct Reports Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V