POSITION SUMMARY:

The main focus will be to improve product quality and sustain improvements through the use of product and process quality evaluation techniques and quality control principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical support for threading and inspection operations to resolve multi-discipline problems.
• Maintain and improve standard procedures, support training of the operators and inspectors on inspection and gaging techniques and the use of procedures.
• Assists in the control of material certification documents. Monitor quality records and buck-on graphs from in-house or sub-contract process.
• Monitor work order packets for accuracy and acceptability.
• Support and maintain documented processes for ordering, receipt and control of gages and related documents.
• Supervise other QA personnel as required.
• Generate or revise QA documents such as procedures, work instructions and specifications as needed; and train affected personnel on such documents.
• Interface with subcontractors on clarification of quality requirements.
• Use knowledge of product and inspection/testing requirements to collect data and perform evaluation when customer issues arise. Utilize 8D problem solving to address customer claims.
• Implement and maintain program of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformance to reduce variation of key process indicators, mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.
• Collect appropriate data and use advanced problem-solving techniques such as process capability, SPC, FMEA and Design of Experiments to isolate and reduce sources of variation and to resolve production and quality issues.
• Review customer specifications/requirements to evaluate capability and develop quality plans as needed.
• Perform internal and supplier/subcontractors process and management system audits as scheduled or needed.
• Support project activities and product industrialization by working with operations, operations technology, research and development, product engineering, industrial performance, planning/scheduling, and external suppliers/organizations.
• Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.
• Must follow all company policies, practices and regulations to include Quality and Safety.
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong quality engineering background in manufacturing environment. Experience in machining operations is desired.
• Proficient in wide range of problem-solving tools and methods, including Six Sigma Methodology and advanced statistics.
• Has extensive, in-depth knowledge of quality requirements and systems.
• Experience with ISO9001 and API quality/product standards is required.
• OCTG and connections knowledge is highly desired.
• The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and PowerPoint as well as statistical analysis software, such as Minitab.
• Highly motivated, willingness to dig into situations and work with all functions of the business. The ability to work in diverse groups to achieve a common goal is critical to the success of this position.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• BS in quality engineering or in another engineering discipline with quality experience such as Mechanical or Industrial Engineer is required. MBA preferred.
• Lead auditor training is required (ISO 9001, API Q1)
• Six Sigma black belt or green belt certification or training preferred.
• ASQ - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

The position will require demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals. Strong understanding of quality assurance/process control principles as well as manufacturing quality control methods (inspection and gaging).