Quality Engineer

Position: QUALITY ENGINEER
Job-: QUALITY ASSURANCE

Location:

Houston, TX, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
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 Offshore5+ 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 JDEExperience leading in a matrixed organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering#LI-MD1

About the company

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.  We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space.

Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.  Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry.

At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the…