QA/QC Engineer

BAYOU ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Houston, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $23–$34/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**Position Summary**

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Bayou Electrical Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Engineer** to support our electrical panel shop operations. This position is responsible for ensuring that electrical control panels, power distribution panels, and related electrical assemblies are manufactured, inspected, and tested in accordance with engineering specifications, applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and company quality procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical systems, panel fabrication, quality assurance, electrical testing, and technical documentation. This individual will work closely with engineering, production, and project management teams to maintain quality standards, identify deficiencies, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

**Key Responsibilities**

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**Quality Assurance & Quality Control**

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures and inspection processes for electrical panel manufacturing.
• Perform and oversee inspections of electrical control panels, power distribution panels, and other electrical assemblies throughout the fabrication process.
• Verify that completed assemblies meet approved engineering drawings, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UL 508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and other relevant electrical standards.
• Review and verify wiring, component placement, labeling, grounding, torque specifications, and overall workmanship.
• Identify, document, and track nonconforming materials, components, and workmanship.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality deficiencies.

**Electrical Testing & Inspection**

• Develop and maintain inspection and test plans (ITPs) for panel shop operations.
• Perform or oversee electrical testing, including continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing, and other applicable verification procedures.
• Review and validate factory acceptance testing (FAT) procedures and results.
• Verify that electrical components and assemblies meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Ensure testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated as required.
• Coordinate customer inspections, witness testing, and FAT activities when applicable.

**Engineering & Technical Support**

• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, designers, and production personnel to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Verify that engineering revisions and approved design changes are properly incorporated into manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical guidance regarding panel construction standards, electrical testing, and quality requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical deficiencies identified during inspections or testing.

**Documentation & Compliance**

• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation.
• Ensure required QA/QC documentation is completed and organized for project closeout and customer turnover packages.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Assist in maintaining applicable UL panel shop certification requirements and quality procedures.
• Ensure inspection and testing activities are properly documented and traceable.
• Coordinate with project managers to address customer quality requirements and deliverables.

**Continuous Improvement**

• Evaluate existing quality processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce rework.
• Monitor recurring quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist in developing standardized inspection checklists and quality procedures.
• Support training of panel shop personnel on workmanship standards, inspection requirements, and quality expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

**Required Qualifications**

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• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical quality assurance, quality control, electrical panel manufacturing, or industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with industrial electrical control panels, motor control panels, PLC panels, and power distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A, UL 8991, UL 1558, NFPA 70 (NEC), and applicable electrical manufacturing standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and verify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and engineering specifications.
• Experience performing or overseeing electrical inspections, testing, and