Quality Engineer

The Role:

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in executing RMS's quality strategy across projects, manufacturing operations, and supply chain activities. This position is responsible for driving quality performance through risk identification and mitigation, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements while supporting the delivery of high-quality products and services. Responsibilities include leading quality investigations, facilitating problem-solving efforts, supporting product and process verification activities, analyzing quality metrics, and implementing sustainable improvements that enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented engineering professional with strong analytical and communication skills, a solid understanding of quality systems and methodologies, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. The position offers opportunities to lead strategic quality initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and operational excellence of the organization.

SKILLS REQUIRED

ORGANIZATIONAL - Leadership & Organization:

• Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities. 
• Adaptable to changing schedules.

INTERPERSONAL - Experience Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

QUALITY & TECHINICAL - Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience with QMS principles and ISO 9001.
• Working knowledge of relevant QHSE legislation.
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, quality systems, and Excel-based data analysis; Power BI or SQL experience a plus
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Welding, NDT, and applicable industry codes preferred

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the quality lead on assigned customer projects, ensuring compliance to technical, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct detailed reviews of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring clarity of control points and alignment to internal and external expectations.
• Develop and manage Quality Plans, Quality Control Plans, and documentation required for contract deliverables.
• Oversee resolution of nonconformances using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.), focusing on corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier performance, conduct root cause reviews, and implement risk-based quality strategies.
• Perform QC verification activities for direct materials delivered to the Pearland Works facility. 
• Liaise with external calibration partners to support on-site and external calibration of measurement and test equipment. 
• Support and lead internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits under ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable standards.
• Monitor quality metrics across jobs and suppliers; develop reports and lead reviews to highlight trends and drive improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior engineers or inspection personnel as needed.
• Participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives in areas such as special process validation or QMS enhancements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Quality Engineer. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years in quality engineering within a manufacturing or engineered products environment
• Proven experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations
• Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment or complex assemblies highly preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent work experience with a technical certification from an accredited institution will also be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The position may be based in RMS’s Houston, TX facility.
• Travel time is expected to be 10-15%
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability to act professionally under stressful situations. 
• Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.(with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembling and tool usage
• While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals, including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k 
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit www.rotatingmachinery.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times.  RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.