NOV

Global oilfield equipment and services provider

Engineer Operational Excellence

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSohar, OmanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a specialization in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles.
Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Hands-on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability.
Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.
Proficiency with quality and data analysis software, such as Minitab and statistical process control tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site.
Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards.
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and support internal and external audits.
Lead root-cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management.
Implement Lean tools, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply-chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals.
Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels.
Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

The Engineer – Operational Excellence will spearhead site‑wide initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the QA department (FG 3069‑040‑00515 QA – General – 4300), you will supervise the QC team, ensure rigorous inspection and testing, maintain product traceability, manage non‑conformance controls, uphold the Quality Management System, support internal and external audits, and lead root‑cause analyses with corrective actions and data‑driven performance reviews.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles.
Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Hands‑on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability.
Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities to supervise cross‑functional teams.
Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, SPC tools).

Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site.
Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards.
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal and external audits.
Lead root‑cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management.
Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals.
Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels.
Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

About the Company

NOV

Global oilfield equipment and services provider

NOV Inc. provides equipment, technology, and services for the upstream oil and gas industry, designing, manufacturing, and selling drilling and production systems along with oilfield services and supply-chain solutions. Its offerings span complete drilling and production solutions and composite piping through Fiber Glass Systems to support safe, efficient operations and energy-transition projects. With a presence in over 500 locations on six continents, NOV differentiates itself by delivering integrated fabrication, equipment, services, and supply-chain capabilities across regions and markets, including renewables and industrial sectors. Its goal is to help operators run safer, more efficient, and more reliable upstream projects while expanding into energy-transition and other industrial markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1841

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