Quality Engineer

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose‑built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level‑IV aeroderivative depot and string‑test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality‑oriented problem‑solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across manufacturing and repair operations. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality, driving defect reduction, process stability, and compliance to ISO 9001 requirements. The PQE leads root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure robust, repeatable processes.

Reports To: Director Quality

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Act as the quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineers and production teams to resolve quality issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations to analyze in‑process defects, escapes, and process deficiencies.
• Support production by providing real‑time quality engineering guidance while maintaining compliance and process discipline.

• Interface with Supplier Quality when supplier‑related issues are identified in‑house.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to initiate and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Support containment, root cause verification, and effectiveness reviews for supplier issues impacting production.

• Monitor and manage Nonconformance Report (NCR) activity.
• Lead or facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Monitor yield, defect trends, and process capability metrics.
• Identify adverse trends and initiate data‑driven improvement actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency.

• Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Perform quality review and approval of Work Instructions and process plans (including MRO activities).
• Ensure frozen process control is maintained; evaluate and approve changes through formal change control processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing, repair, or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with NCR management, RCA/CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret yield, defect, and process capability data.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers.
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