Director of Quality

Job Description

Location-Abilene, TX
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Director of Quality that has a strong background working on the manufacturing/fabrication side of the oil and gas industry.

The Director of Quality is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality assurance, quality control, and compliance activities across the manufacturing and service operations. This role ensures that all products and processes meet or exceed customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards including ASME, API, and customer specifications.

The Director of Quality provides strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day quality execution, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across all facilities and product lines
• Establish quality objectives aligned with company goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
• Serve as the senior quality authority and advisor to executive leadership

Manufacturing & Process Quality

• Oversee quality activities for fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and final inspection operations
• Ensure compliance with ASME Code, API Monogram requirements, customer specifications, and internal procedures
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to prevent defects and drive first-time quality

Compliance, Audits & Certifications

• Act as primary contact for external audits, inspections, and certifications (ASME, API, customer audits)
• Lead internal audits and management reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and records required for regulatory and customer compliance

Nonconformance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives, and systemic quality improvements
• Track and analyze quality metrics, nonconformances, and customer feedback
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making

Supplier & Vendor Quality

• Establish and oversee supplier quality requirements and evaluation processes
• Address supplier nonconformances and collaborate on corrective actions as needed

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the Quality team, including QC Compliance and inspection personnel
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to build a strong quality culture
• Promote cross-functional quality awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and fabrication shop environment with regular presence on the production floor
• Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, or other client locations as required

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing or Quality.
• 8 plus years of professional experience in quality leadership within manufacturing or fabrication environment for oil and gas.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME, API, welding, fabrication, and coating processes
• Proven experience leading audits, managing QMS systems, and implementing corrective actions
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Quality certifications such as ASQ (CQA, CQE), Six Sigma, or ISO Lead Auditor
• Experience in oilfield equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, or modular systems manufacturing

Must be able to work in Abilene, TX
Salary-$90,000-$130,000+ (depending on experience)
Excellent Benefits Package
Please submit resume to:
Wendy

Meet Your Recruiter

Wendy Colaiacovo