Quality engineer Jobs in McKinney, TX

Job Description

Position Summary

MCG is seeking a QA/QC Engineer (Junior or Senior level) to support quality assurance and quality control across our electrical equipment supply chain.

This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and field execution — ensuring that all equipment meets MCG standards through document review, factory testing oversight, and on-site inspections.

The ideal candidate will have experience with power distribution equipment and a strong understanding of testing procedures, electrical systems, and quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

QA/QC Oversight

• Perform QA/QC reviews of manufacturer submittals, shop drawings, and test procedures
• Verify compliance with MCG standards, project specifications, and applicable codes
• Ensure consistency across vendors and product lines

Factory Testing & Witnessing

• Witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) for:
  • Low- and medium-voltage switchboards
  • Circuit breakers (including primary/secondary injection testing)
  • UPS systems and battery systems
  • Generators and ATS equipment
• Verify test methods, procedures, and results meet MCG criteria
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented

Field QA/QC & Site Support

• Conduct on-site QA/QC inspections at vendor facilities and customer sites
• Support commissioning and turnover processes
• Validate installation quality and adherence to approved documentation

Process Development & Standardization

• Develop and maintain QA/QC procedures, standards, and checklists
• Work with QA/QC technicians to improve inspection and testing workflows
• Drive standardization across manufacturers and projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate QA/QC reports, punch lists, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Track issues through resolution
• Maintain organized documentation for project records and turnover packages

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel to:
  • Manufacturer facilities
  • Testing sites
  • Customer project locations
• Travel expected to decrease as QA/QC team expands and procedures mature

Qualifications

Junior QA/QC Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–3 years of experience in electrical systems, construction, or manufacturing
• Basic understanding of power distribution systems
• Willingness to travel and learn field and factory processes

Senior QA/QC Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Electrical power systems
  • Switchgear / switchboards / UPS / generator systems
  • Factory testing and commissioning
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC practices and electrical testing standards
• Experience leading FATs and interacting with manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)

• Experience with:
  • Low- and medium-voltage equipment
  • Data center or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with industry standards such as:
  • UL, IEEE, NEMA, NEC
• Hands-on testing experience (megger, primary injection, relay testing, etc.)
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Key Skills

• Attention to detail and quality mindset
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues
• Organizational and documentation discipline
• Practical, field-oriented problem solving

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).