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title: 'Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Butcher Power Products'
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# Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Butcher Power Products

- **Company:** Butcher Power Products
- **Location:** Multi-Site
- **Compensation:** $120k–$135k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products/am9icG9zdDoxaR9VeGJZWWR0QQ9p8K7j

## Job description

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer owns conformance throughout Butcher Power Products’ switchboard and switchgear build process, from incoming material inspection at fabrication through final test and customer acceptance of assembled products. This includes owning the nonconformance and corrective action process (NCR/CAPA), verifying that as-built documentation matches the physical build, and maintaining document control and audit-readiness for the QMS. This role applies core quality engineering disciplines (FMEA, root cause analysis, FAI, PPAP) within a UL 891/NEMA-governed electrical equipment environment, working hand-on with manufacturing, product engineering, and the quality team to eliminate defects before they reach mission-critical customers. It is a high-influence position, setting the quality strategy for new product introductions, leading root cause investigations on the floor, and guiding quality inspectors and technicians as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection & Testing:

- Develop and maintain inspection and testing plans for new and existing products.
- Establish new inspection methods, frequencies, and acceptance criteria.
- Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and prepare FAI reports.
- Support PPAP documentation and submissions.
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies.

Process Quality:

- Develop and maintain process FMEAs, control plans, and inspection criteria for new and existing product lines.
- Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) for key manufacturing processes.
- Conduct Cpk/Ppk capability studies, driving corrective actions when targets are missed.
- Identify and support process improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time, and implement controls to sustain them.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) with quality planning.

Problem Solving & Corrective Action:

- Own the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process end-to-end: opening, tracking, material disposition, root cause analysis facilitation, corrective action assignment, and closure verification.
- Maintain the NCR log and perform trend analysis to identify systemic and repeat issues.
- Lead recurring cross-functional NCR discussions, to facilitate closure of open items, alignment on dispositions, and the completion of actions. Communicate NCR information to production staff regularly for visibility.
- Lead root cause analysis investigations using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other methodologies for internal nonconformances and production issues, owning corrective and preventive action (CAPA) through closure.
- Support Supplier Quality Engineer for investigations pertaining to customer complaints, SCARs, or warranty claims.

Document Control & QMS Maintenance:

- Maintain and continuously improve the site's ISO 9001 quality management system.
- Support internal audits, external audits, and UL inspections by maintaining audit-ready documentation and inspection traceability records.
- Own document control for the QMS — procedures, work instructions, forms, and records, including creation, revision, retention, and maintenance.
- Oversee the calibration program for inspection, measuring, and test equipment in manufacturing.
- Compile manufacturing quality and QMS inputs in preparation for Management Reviews for the Quality Director.

Design & Engineering Quality Interface:

- Support development of new electrical distribution products by creating inspection plans, control plans, and first-article inspection criteria with product and manufacturing engineering.
- Participate in design review meetings as the Quality representative to ensure engineering drawings and specifications are manufacturable and inspectable.
- Review engineering change requests for quality impact and support approval decisions.
- Log and track production redlines as NCRs; ensure redlines are evaluated and closed before incorporation into as-built documentation.
- Verify as-built documentation matches the physical build prior to shipment.

Customer Quality Support (with Supplier Quality):

- Partner cross-functionally with and the Supplier Quality Engineer and customer-facing teams to balance quality, cost, and delivery.
- Provide internal quality data and documentation to support customer submissions and inquiries led by the Supplier Quality Engineer.
- Support root cause investigations and correctives action for customer issues or warranty claims tied to internally built products.
- Contribute build-quality data and support customer quality reviews and meetings.

Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
- 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Proficiency in core quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, root-cause analysis, and 8D (or equivalent structured problem-solving).
- Ability to read and evaluate engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T callouts,
- Hands-on experience using inspection and metrology equipment.
- Experience with document control and procedure development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent cross-functional communication — comfortable driving a root-cause conversation with production, engineering, and suppliers in the room.

Preferred:

- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with UL-listed product manufacturing.
- Experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, or panel manufacturing.
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.
- Familiarity with PPAP and APQP processes.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Experience leading or supporting ISO 9001 or similar internal/external audits.

Core Competencies:

- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Technical writing and documentation
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Collaboration and teamwork

## About Butcher Power Products

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Butcher Power Products designs and manufactures utility-grade low and medium voltage switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution equipment for mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Sacramento, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing / Power Distribution
- **Target Customers**: B2B – national developers, hyperscale data center operators, electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and utility companies (EUSERC member states)
- **Mission Statement**: To deliver mission-critical and industrial power solutions at scale – faster, better, and without compromise – by disrupting an industry known for long lead times and complacency.

## Products & Services
- **Low Voltage Switchboards (RTG Series)**: Pre-engineered, quick-ship (as fast as two weeks) UL 891 switchboards, custom or configurable, 400A–5000A, up to 600V AC, with EUSERC utility approval.
- **Medium Voltage Switchgear (5–38 kV)**: Load interrupter switches, load break switches, and fully integrated gear for mission-critical reliability, also EUSERC compliant.
- **Remote Power Panels (RPP)**: Branch-level distribution for high-density data center environments with real-time monitoring and building management integration.
- **Power Distribution Units (PDU)**: High-availability power distribution units combining switchgear functionality with intelligent monitoring.
- **Static Transfer Switches (STS) – UL1008S**: Rapid-source switching for ultra-low transfer times and high fault withstand ratings.
- **Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)**: For backup power continuity.
- **Powder Coating & Job Shop Fabrication**: In-house services for custom metal fabrication and finishing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped)
- **Key Metric**: **48 employees** as of 2025 (+173.3% year-over-year headcount growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified; company is bootstrapped. Partners include national developers, hyperscalers, and contractors across the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling – 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility, stockpiled components in Sacramento, lead times half the industry average, strong year-over-year LinkedIn follower growth (+114.4%), and an aggressive hiring spree for senior leadership roles (VP of Supply Chain, Director of Logistics, Controller, etc.).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed**: Lead times of 4–6 weeks (vs. industry average months) and RTG series in as little as two weeks.
- **In-House Manufacturing**: All products engineered and built in Sacramento, CA – no imported components disguised as domestic builds.
- **EUSERC Compliance**: Fully approved for utility-interconnected applications in the strictest regions, a key differentiator for data center projects.
- **Experienced Team**: Over 100 years of combined electrical distribution expertise, with a culture of ownership and problem-solving.
- **Component Stockpiling**: Strategic inventory ensures rapid availability even during supply chain disruptions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Operations**: Hiring senior supply chain and logistics leadership to build end-to-end infrastructure for continued growth.
- **R&D Investment**: Expanding electrical engineering R&D for new product development and certification (UL, NFPA, NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
- **Process Improvement**: Implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across manufacturing; recruiting a VP of Information Systems to lead ERP implementation.
- **Market Expansion**: Targeting hyperscale data center and national contractor accounts with custom and configurable solutions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "grounded in integrity and accountability" – a refusal to make excuses, rapid problem-solving, and a flat, owner-operator mindset. The company positions itself as a "true disruptor" in a traditional industry.
- **Growth Opportunities**: With 173% headcount growth in a single year, employees can expect fast career progression and the chance to build processes from scratch.
- **Work Environment**: On-site manufacturing roles in Sacramento/Rancho Cordova, CA. Engineering and leadership roles are likely on-site or hybrid. The company offers a hands-on, "no-limits" approach to capacity and quality.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the emphasis on "owning mistakes and fixing them" suggests a psychologically safe environment for continuous improvement. Manufacturing roles include a modern 100,000+ sq ft facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

## Sources
1. [bppmfg.com](https://www.bppmfg.com/)
2. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
3. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
4. [Built In Jobs](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products/jobs)
5. [Gem Careers](https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products)

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