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).
