Mechanical Engineer - Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Quality Assurance & Quality Control to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas, location.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):

For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense, and space systems sectors.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

SCOPE:

The Mechanical Engineer, QA & QC will support the execution of quality assurance and quality control activities across Data Center & Energy Management related products under Mitsubishi Heavy Industries product lines in North America. This role is responsible for ensuring mechanical systems and components meet design specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements across the full lifecycle, including design validation, supplier manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The Engineer will work closely with engineering, suppliers, and field teams to implement QA/QC processes, perform inspections and validations, support root cause analysis, and ensure compliance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. QA/QC processes and procedures, as well as applicable North American standards. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven (7) years of experience in QA/QC, quality engineering, or mechanical engineering roles with significant QA/QC responsibilities within the chiller, modular cooling plant, or genset industries.

MHIA regrets that it cannot sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality assurance & quality control execution

• Execute QA/QC activities across mechanical systems, including inspections, testing, and validation during design, manufacturing, and field installation phases.
• Verify compliance with design specifications, engineering standards, and quality requirements.
• Support development and implementation of inspection and test plans (ITP), checklists, and quality documentation.

Design review & validation

• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with quality standards.
• Support validation of mechanical system performance (e.g., cooling systems, piping, fuel systems, structural elements).
• Identify potential quality risks in design and recommend mitigation actions.

Supplier & manufacturing quality

• Support supplier quality control activities, including inspections, audits, and quality checks of mechanical components and systems.
• Monitor manufacturing quality at suppliers and contract manufacturers, including module packagers in North America.
• Verify material quality, fabrication accuracy, and assembly processes against specifications.
• Coordinate with Japan-based teams to ensure alignment with MHI global QA/QC standards.

Field quality support

• Support QA/QC activities during installation, commissioning, and site acceptance testing.
• Conduct site inspections and verify installation quality and system performance.
• Assist in identifying and resolving field quality issues in coordination with engineering and project teams.

Non-conformance & root cause analysis

• Support identification, documentation, and tracking of non-conformance issues (NCRs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure proper resolution and prevention of recurrence.

Compliance & documentation

• Ensure QA/QC activities are executed in compliance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. QA/QC processes, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Support compliance with North American regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, ETL, NRTL, and applicable codes).
• Maintain accurate and complete quality documentation, inspection records, and reports.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with design engineering, program management, procurement, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate quality findings, risks, and status clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement activities across projects and suppliers.
• This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Requirement: B.A. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in QA/QC, quality engineering, or mechanical engineering roles with significant QA/QC responsibilities within industrial, energy, or data center-related industries.
• Working knowledge of QA/QC principles, inspection methods, and quality systems
• Experience in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and field teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering/documentation tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

o Experience with supplier quality, factory inspections, or field quality support

o Familiarity with North American codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, NEC, UL, etc.)

o Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 8D, CAPA, SPC, etc.)

o Experience working with global teams, particularly Japan–U.S. collaboration

o Certification in quality or mechanical engineering-related fields is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel: 20-40%
• Standard Monday through Friday work week; additional hours as required
• Regularly required to stand, walk, inspect equipment, and visit industrial or construction environments

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture

MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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