Eric Thompson
Houston
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer with 15+ years of experience in supplier quality management, material traceability, and nonconformance resolution within oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and energy sectors. Proven track record managing supplier audits, inspection & test plans, and corrective actions in compliance with API Q1 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Expertise in third-party inspection coordination, equipment calibration oversight, and KPI-driven quality reporting that reduces non-conformance rates and drives continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Spitzer Industries (Contract)
11.2024 - 02.2026
- - Coordinated third-party inspections and witness testing for mechanical and electrical components, preparing inspection & test plans, hold point notifications, and punch lists to ensure full traceability and compliance with API Q1 and ISO 9001 requirements.
- - Verified material traceability records, Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), and inspection reports for equipment, reducing documentation deficiencies by 20%.
- - Identified and tracked nonconformances through resolution, facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions with vendors that improved on-time delivery by 15%.
- - Reviewed supplier quality documentation packages for 30+ electrical and mechanical component vendors, reducing non-conformance rates by 25%.
- - Collaborated with engineering and supply chain teams to qualify new vendors and develop field quality checklists, strengthening continuous improvement across projects.
- (Contract)
Quality Engineer
Peerless Pump
02.2022 - 10.2024
- - Reviewed and approved supplier quality documentation — including Inspection & Test Plans, Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), SDS, and quality control packages — for 50+ vendors, improving supplier compliance by 30%.
- - Conducted supplier assessments and audits verifying compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 requirements, achieving a 25% reduction in non-conformance rates.
- - Logged, tracked, and monitored nonconformance reports, deviations, and concessions through resolution; implemented 8D root cause analysis and corrective actions that improved on-time delivery by 20%.
- - Scheduled and hosted Factory Acceptance Tests at OEM facilities, managing hold point releases and recording inspection outcomes against approved criteria.
- - Maintained complete quality documentation packages including material traceability records, certificates, and inspection reports; supported KPI reporting for supplier performance.
Quality Engineer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
11.2016 - 02.2022
- - Managed supplier quality systems for electrical power systems and manufacturing equipment, ensuring API Q1 and ISO 9001 compliance and improving supplier performance ratings by 35%.
- - Oversaw equipment calibration program records and scheduling, ensuring all measurement tools maintained valid certifications and traceability to NIST standards.
- - Maintained supplier scorecards and KPI dashboards, enabling data-driven vendor selection and performance monitoring across a multi-vendor supply base.
- - Led continuous improvement initiatives developing quality standards, templates, and best practices, resulting in $2M in annual cost savings.
- - Reviewed and validated material traceability records and certificates; implemented corrective actions that reduced material defects and repeat nonconformances.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Oceaneering International Inc.
04.2011 - 11.2016
- - Conducted supplier audits and third-party witness testing (welding, NDT, hydrostatic, dimensional) for 75+ vendors manufacturing electrical and mechanical equipment.
- - Coordinated and hosted third-party inspections, prepared inspection notifications and test plans, and managed hold point releases in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- - Facilitated root cause analysis and corrective actions with vendors, reducing repeat nonconformances and strengthening supplier accountability.
- - Collaborated with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to optimize supplier relationships and support continuous improvement of quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Lone Star College
05-2016
Skills
- Material Traceability
- API Q1 & ISO 9001:2015
- Inspection & Test Plans
- Supplier Assessments & Audits
- Non-Conformance Reports
- Certificate of Compliance Review
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Equipment Calibration Management
- Supplier Scorecards & KPI Reporting
- Third-Party Inspection Coordination
- ERP/QMS Systems/Microsoft Office
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- CQE Certification, In Progress
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Spitzer Industries (Contract)
11.2024 - 02.2026
Quality Engineer
Peerless Pump
02.2022 - 10.2024
Quality Engineer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
11.2016 - 02.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist
Oceaneering International Inc.
04.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Lone Star College