Epcon · 22 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer / Welding Inspector (Equipment & Machinery)
Las Vegas, NV
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEpcon is a fast-growing energy and infrastructure-focused organization seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with Certified Welding Inspector credentials. This role is critical in ensuring that heavy machinery and custom-fabricated equipment meet quality, safety, and performance standards through procurement, inspection, and quality oversight.
Business DevelopmentEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Audit and qualify new and existing suppliers based on quality risk, manufacturing capability, and compliance standards
Conduct on-site supplier audits and document findings in professional reports suitable for internal leadership and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to track quality performance, trends, and corrective actions
Serve as the primary quality liaison between internal teams and external suppliers
Perform inspection and acceptance of heavy machinery, fabricated components, and retrofitted drilling equipment
Inspect welds and fabrication work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
Verify conformance to drawings, GD&T requirements, and critical dimensions
Specify, validate, and approve inspection tools, gauges, and measurement systems
Define and implement quality requirements including PPAPs, First Article Inspections (FAI), inspection plans, and control plans
Support production ramp-up, sample inspections, and in-process quality checks
Apply SPC methods (Cp, Cpk, control charts) to monitor and improve supplier processes
Analyze supplier KPIs such as DPPM, early-life failures, RMAs, and field issues
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for supplier quality issues
Drive resolution of nonconforming material, field failures, and supplier escapes
Mentor and guide suppliers on strengthening quality systems and manufacturing processes
Optimize inspection frequency and quality controls based on performance data
Qualification
Required
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – required
Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or equipment inspection
Experience working with heavy machinery, fabricated equipment, or industrial tooling
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and supplier audits
Proficiency with GD&T, AQL inspection methods, and zero-defect philosophies
Hands-on experience with inspection planning, FAI, PPAP, and measurement systems analysis (MSA)
Strong analytical skills using Excel and SPC tools (Minitab or similar preferred)
Preferred
Equipment retrofits or custom machinery modification projects
Electrical or mechanical equipment inspection in industrial or energy-related environments
Exposure to supplier quality management in capital equipment or manufacturing environments
Company
Epcon
Epcon is a full-service project management company specializing in energy and infrastructure projects throughout the United States and Canada.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Carey
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