The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement plans to drive facilities toward ZERO DEFECTS and ZERO QUALITY ESCAPES. In addition to striving for implementation of non-conformances (NCRs) and cost of quality (COQ) and improvement and reduction of NCRs and COQ while standardizing quality best practices across the Weatherford Global footprint.
A successful candidate will collaborate closely with Quality, Product Lines, R&M, Manufacturing, Engineering, and his/her supervisor on a regular basis as well as present to internal teams plans and updates.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality template/forms.
- Assist Quality in development of a standardized quality program.
- Implement Non-Conformances and COQ (Scrap, Rework) at the facility.
- Assist the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans to drive toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes as well as reduction of Cost of Quality (COQ).
- 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 systematic approach to NCR performance management, tracking, trending, and reporting.
- Identify technical competences required by different manufacturing trades to build products per Engineering technical documentation.
- Assist in the implementation of quality related systems, processes, and tools.
- Coordinate and perform internal process audits.
- Prepare inspection test reports.
- Interpret Design Engineering data (including blueprints, Bills of Material, specifications), and customer requirements.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing leaders, and shop floor personnel to manage and implement changes related to quality improvements.
- Identify and report any quality concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering (with Quality focus) in an industrial related business.
- 5+ years demonstrated experience with quality related continuous improvement programs.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures, and specifications.
- Demonstrated skills related to problem-solving, decision-making, judgment, leadership, root-cause analyses, and team collaboration to lead and influence others to drive change.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Demonstrated report-writing skills.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills between functions – verbal and written.
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to evoke critical thinking.
PREFERRED
- Root Cause Analysis Incident Investigation Training.
- Lean & Six Sigma Training.
- Weatherford enterprise and management systems knowledge.
- Document management and control experience.
- Experience using JDE.
- Experience leading in a matrixed organization.