Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in Quality or Engineering with a Quality focus in Oil & Gas Offshore.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience with quality-related continuous improvement programs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures, and specifications.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing Quality Improvement Plans to drive manufacturing and repair and maintenance facilities toward zero defects and zero quality escapes, and reduce Cost of Quality.
Develop and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality templates and forms across manufacturing and repair and maintenance facilities.
Collect, analyze, and summarize quality performance data; apply statistical tools and prepare reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
Apply techniques and tools to improve process output quality by identifying and removing causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing-related processes.
Identify, document, communicate, and standardize best practices to reduce defects.
Implement a systematic approach to nonconformance report performance management, tracking, trending, and reporting.
Identify technical competencies required by different manufacturing trades to build products according to Engineering technical documentation.
Assist with implementing quality-related systems, processes, and tools.
Coordinate and perform internal process audits.
Prepare inspection test reports.
Interpret Design Engineering data, including blueprints, bills of material, and specifications, as well as customer requirements.
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and repair and maintenance leaders, and shop-floor personnel to manage and implement quality improvement changes.
Identify and report quality concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

Desired Qualifications

Root Cause Analysis Incident Investigation Training.
Lean and Six Sigma Training.
Document management and control experience.
Experience using JDE.
Experience leading in a matrixed organization.

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing quality improvement plans to drive manufacturing/R&M facilities toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes. In addition to striving for reduction of company Cost of Quality (COQ) while standardizing quality best practices across Weatherford’s global footprint. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing/R&M Shop on a regular basis as well as present plans and updates to internal teams.

Responsibilities:

Assist the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans to drive manufacturing/R&M facilities toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes as well as reduction of Cost of Quality (COQ)
Develop and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality template/forms across manufacturing/R&M facilities
Collect, analyze, and summarize quality performance data, apply statistical tools and reports to identify opportunities for improvement
Apply techniques and tools to improve the output quality of processes by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing-related processes
Identify, document, communicate and standardize best practices to reduce defects
Implement a systematic approach to NCR performance management, tracking, trending, and reporting
Identify technical competencies required by different manufacturing trades to build products per Engineering technical documentation
Assist in the implementation of quality-related systems, process, and tools
Coordinate and perform internal process audits
Prepare inspection test reports
Interpret Design Engineering data (including blueprints, Bills of Material, and specifications), and customer requirements
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing/R&M leaders, and shopfloor personnel to manage and implement changes related to quality improvements
Identify and report any quality concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required:

10-15 years of experience in Quality or Engineering (with Quality focus) Oil & Gas Offshore
5+ years demonstrated experience with quality related continuous improvement programs
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures and specifications

Preferred:

Root Cause Analysis Incident Investigation Training
Lean & Six Sigma Training
Document management and control experience
Experience using JDE
Experience leading in a matrixed organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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About the Company

Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Weatherford International provides oilfield services and equipment to the global oil and gas industry. Its offerings cover the lifecycle of a well, from exploration and drilling to completion and production, using a range of tools, technologies, and field teams to support operators in locating, creating, and optimizing wells. The company differentiates itself through its long history, expansive global footprint, and a strategy built on growth through acquisitions to broaden its service capabilities, followed by a restructuring after bankruptcy to create a leaner, more adaptable business. Its goal is to help customers extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely while navigating the changing energy market with a solid financial foundation.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1941

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