At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.
Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.
With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.
Scope of Responsibility:
The Quality Engineer position drives the overall success of Sabre Industries, Inc. by ensuring a superior level of conformance to customer specifications and industry standards across our specialized product lines, including telecommunication shelters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and modular Data Center PODs and Skids. This is achieved through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cutting-edge quality assurance and control systems and processes.
Essential Duties:
Establish and Implement Quality Standards: Define and maintain robust quality and reliability standards specifically tailored for telecom infrastructure, ESS enclosures, and Data Center modular solutions, utilizing appropriate measuring, testing, auditing techniques, and data collection methods.
Supervision of QC Inspectors: Provide technical direction, training, and supervision to Quality Control (QC) Inspectors to ensure the consistent and accurate execution of inspection plans, critical checks, and adherence to acceptance criteria throughout the manufacturing process.
Drive Conformance and Process Control: Achieve a high level of conformance to complex customer and regulatory specifications through the development and implementation of advanced quality control processes, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans, detailed work instructions/standard work, systematic problem-solving (e.g., 8D), corrective action (CAPA), and rigorous process and product audits.
Technical Review and Compliance: Critically review complex Engineering Drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and specifications for completeness, correctness, and strict compliance with applicable industry codes (e.g., electrical, structural, fire safety) relevant to telecom, energy, and data center applications.
Continuous Improvement: Utilize comprehensive quality performance data—such as First Pass Yield (FPY), cost of quality (COQ), and warranty data—to proactively initiate and drive quality and process improvement projects across manufacturing and supply chains.
Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate critical quality control information, specifications, and performance metrics to all relevant internal departments, outside vendors supplying specialized components (e.g., HVAC, electrical gear), or contractors.
Training and Mentorship: Teach, coach, and train manufacturing and field service employees to understand and consistently achieve a high level of workmanship and technical compliance for specialized products.
System Ownership and Collaboration: Be actively involved in all elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), and collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal departments (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to meet stringent quality objectives and swiftly resolve complex technical problems affecting production and quality
Position Requirements:
Education: 4-year college degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering preferred). Or Equivalent Work Experience
Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.
Quality System Expertise: Fundamental level of experience and demonstrable success in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and/or other relevant quality standards (e.g., AS9100, TL 9000).
Core Quality Tools: Extensive experience with developing and applying core quality planning tools, including FMEA, control plans, and robust technical procedures.
Technical Background: Proven experience in quality assurance with a strong electrical, mechanical, or structural background, ideally in a related field such as prefabricated structures, industrial machinery, power generation, or highly integrated electrical systems.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional detail-orientation and the ability to accurately read and interpret complex technical drawings, customer specifications, and industry codes.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce professional reports, statistical analysis, and documentation.
Communication & Statistical Acumen: Must possess the ability to clearly communicate complex technical knowledge, ideas, and concepts, along with an excellent understanding of basic statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods.
Physical Requirements:
Work Environment: Demonstrated ability to manage frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities.
Travel: Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for supplier audits and quality assurance activities.
Mobility: Must be able to move throughout the office and the manufacturing plant/yard as needed to conduct inspections and audits.
Physical Activities: Able to perform physical activities that require the use of fingers, hands and arms (sitting, typing, using office equipment) and some activities that require walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and handling of materials.
Safety Focus: Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and a strong safety-minded individual.
At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
- Life and Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Health and Wellness Resources
Sabre Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
