Supplier Quality Specialist

Supplier Quality Specialist

Professional

Haslet, TX, US

Requisition ID: 4198

Supplier Quality Specialist

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Supplier Quality Specialist is responsible for supporting procurement with managing the supply base. All Stellar Energy suppliers will be audited and approved. Ensuring that Company activities comply with the Quality Manual, the ISO 9001:2015 standard, the specific requirements of our clients and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Reviews manufacturing specifications to identify materials needed for production.

• Research, sources, and assesses the best vendors to supply the necessary materials.

• Visits vendor facilities and observes the manufacturing environment to review their quality management system.

• Performs regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work in compliance with company and ISO 9001 standards.

• Reviews incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality.

• Maintains detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and areas that result in flaws.

• Provides technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates.

• Serves as a liaison between our company's senior management and the vendors to identify quality issues and come up with solutions.

• Manages the approved suppliers list and supplier scorecards.

• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Organizational Skills.

• Problem Solving/Analysis.

• Communication Proficiency.

• Basic computer skills (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to SEA Fabrication Shop for observation and research are required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Travel

Up to 35% travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience.

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors in engineering or 5 plus years working with quality suppliers.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)

• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options

• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage

• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program

• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases

• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance

• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.