Site Operational Excellence Engineer: Lean & Quality

NOV; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is looking for an Engineer, Operational Excellence to join our Fiber Glass Systems team in Sohar, Oman. This role will lead site-level operational excellence and quality control activities, supervise the QC team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading CI initiatives, analyzing production data, developing KPIs and dashboards, and coordinating with Production,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in quality, operational excellence, manufacturing, inspection, testing, or process improvement.
• Experience with QC, RCA/CAPA, NCR management, inspection planning, data analysis, and CI.
• Experience supervising or coordinating a technical team.
• Knowledge of QMS, Lean/CI tools, KPI tracking, document control, calibration, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong reporting/presentation skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, RCA and CAPA methodologies.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, action trackers, and management reports.
• Lead and support the daily activities and development of the QC team.
• Ensure inspections meet customer and quality requirements across incoming, in-process, and final stages.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, inspection records, calibration controls, and quality documentation.
• Support QMS activities and audits (internal, external, customer, supplier).
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE, and Quality teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Control

RCA/CAPA

NCR Management

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

QMS

Lean/CI

KPI Tracking

Documentation Control

Calibration

Manufacturing Processes

MS Office

Reporting Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

ERP/MES

Job description

NOV is looking for an Engineer, Operational Excellence to join our Fiber Glass Systems team in Sohar, Oman. This role will lead site-level operational excellence and quality control activities, supervise the QC team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading CI initiatives, analyzing production data, developing KPIs and dashboards, and coordinating with Production,