Supplier Quality Manager
Panelmatic
Supplier Quality Manager
Panelmatic
Designs and builds electrical control panels
Panelmatic · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09
Workplace: on_site
Department: Quality
About Us:
Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.
Job Summary:
Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supplier Quality Manager. The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that external suppliers deliver components, materials, and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. This role focuses on supplier selection and approval, audits, re-evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and root-cause corrective actions.
Job Duties:
Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.
Lead, coach, and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers to achieve individual and team performance objectives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across supplier quality and cross-functional teams.
Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and support career growth through ongoing coaching and feedback.
Manage team workload, resource allocation, and priorities to ensure effective execution of supplier quality initiatives.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to drive alignment and resolve quality issues.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in supplier quality.
Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).
Demonstrated experience leading and developing quality professionals in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
Computer literate and experience working with ERP systems.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
Alignment with company core values required.
Preferred Qualifications:
ISO-9001 lead/internal auditor certification.
Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer).
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401K and bonus
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years
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Designs and builds electrical control panels
Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with engineering, fabrication, and testing done in-house to control timelines and quality. The company differentiates itself through its vertically integrated process, bespoke systems, NEC/UL compliance, and the ability to serve harsh environments, plus its expansion into modular data center solutions under private equity ownership by Neos Partners. Its goal is to reliably power critical industrial processes across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, data centers, and metals/mining, while expanding product lines and markets.
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