Quality Engineer

Job Title

NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells across the globe.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all quality processes follow NOV safety, health, and compliance standards.
• Customer-Focused Quality Assurance:
  Ensure all products and processes meet customer requirements, specifications, and expectations, driving a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Quality Management Systems:
  Develop, implement, and maintain QMS processes that align with ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and other relevant standards.
• Quality Control Systems:
  Design, implement, and monitor quality control procedures, inspection methods, and testing mechanisms to ensure products meet internal and external standards.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action:
  Lead investigations into quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Apply statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical methods to evaluate processes, identify trends, and recommend improvements. Prepare detailed reports for leadership.
• Supplier & Vendor Quality: Review purchased products and components, collaborate with vendors to resolve issues, and provide input on sourcing decisions.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, HSE, and Engineering to integrate quality into every stage of production.

• Training & Guidance:
  Provide technical guidance to operators and quality staff, and promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and quality awareness.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education :
  Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Certifications :
  Six Sigma, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, or related field.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools.

• Industry Standards:
  Knowledge of API Spec Q1, ISO 9001, Lean, and 5S practices preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES /COMPETENCIES

• Quality Control Analysis
• Planning & Organizing
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Stress Tolerance/Resilience
• Decision Making
• Problem Sensitivity
• Time & Focus Management
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Production and Processing
• Reading Comprehension
• Near Vision
• Reaction Time
• Communicating Complex Concepts

• Job Identification 43699
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 02:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 500 Conroe Park West Drive, Conroe, TX, 77303, US