Supplier Quality Engineer - Kiewit Supply Network

Kiewit Corporation - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Project Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for estimating and executing Project Supplier Quality requirements in accordance with client specifications. This role operates under the supervision of the Project Supplier Quality Manager and involves close collaboration with suppliers, project management, engineering, and construction teams. The position is primarily office-based, but it requires the individual to travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally, as needed. The Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services across various sectors, including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas, chemical, building, and mining. The primary objective is to deliver world-class service by ensuring that equipment, materials, and services are procured at the right price while maintaining quality and compliance with client specifications. In this role, the engineer will review and approve project-specific supplier quality and manufacturing documents, track and resolve supplier nonconformities, and ensure that client quality requirements are met. The engineer will also support inspections, manage budgets, and coordinate with suppliers and third-party inspectors to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review & approve project-specific supplier quality and manufacturing documents including Quality plans, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), Material Test Reports (MTRs), fabrication records, etc.
• Track, manage, and resolve supplier nonconformities & quality issues.
• Ensure Client Quality requirements are met as set forth in Client Specifications.
• Inspect or support assigned inspectors to ensure pressure vessels, equipment, piping, structural fabrications, and equipment are to code and project requirements.
• Ensure alignment of inspection and expediting activities.
• Preparation of Project Specific Quality Documents such as instructions, checklists, etc.
• Support assigned inspectors in audits and learn how to perform Supplier Audits.
• Review and approve Supplier deviation requests / disposition technical queries related to Quality.
• Coordinate with Supplier, Customer & third-party inspector for witness and hold inspection points per project ITPs.
• Review and approval of the supplier's final documentation package / data book.
• Undertake training as required.
• Manage & track assigned budget for the project.
• Manage assigned inspectors, coordinators, and 3rd party resources.
• Support small estimates and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical discipline with 0-2 years of work experience.
• Desire to gain knowledge of the design, fabrication, and testing requirements of equipment used in power, oil & gas, water industries.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings for mechanical equipment, pressure vessels, piping, and structural fabrications after training.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner.
• Ability to review project and customer technical specifications and incorporate the requirements into Project Quality Plans and ITP's.
• Required to be fully numerate and computer literate (MS Office).
• Good communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.