Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Electronics) - Drilling Services

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Houston seeks a QA/QC professional to implement and maintain the Quality Management System across facilities. You will interface with customers and departments to meet requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include audits, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with ISO/API standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and supplier quality management.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma with related experience in QA/QC.
• Master's degree may substitute for experience.
• Certified QA/QC accreditation (ASQ CQE/CQA) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficient in formal auditing techniques and ISO 9001 or API QMS.
• Experience reading specifications, drawings, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Weatherford's Quality Management System.
• Conduct audits and ensure ISO/API compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Prepare detailed QA reports and CPAR/NCR status updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Manage supplier quality and internal quality control.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Root causeAnalysis

Communication

ISO 9001

ERP systems

Power BI

Data-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Assist with implementing and maintaining an effective quality management system and acts as interface between the customer and various departments throughout the facilities in order to meet customer specific requirements. Focal point in implementing continuous improvement program and support QA/QC functions.

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist with implementing and maintaining an effective quality management system and acts as interface between the customer and various departments throughout the facilities in order to meet customer specific requirements. Focal point in implementing continuous improvement program and support QA/QC functions.

Executes quality assurance processes independently, conducts audits, and ensures compliance with oil and gas regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.
• Perform inspections and audits across projects.
• Analyze quality data and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/API standards.
• Prepare detailed QA reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the ISO/API and Weatherford Quality Management System.
• Follow all Weatherford safety rules and requirements
• Work closely with QC receiving inspection and purchasing group. Manage and improve supplier quality.
• Assist QC technician in NCR follow up.
• Work closely with manufacturing, identify opportunity for improvement and follow up on CPAR to reduce scrap and process variation.
• Review customer requirements, develop and improve QCP to major customers, manage status of customer Level 5 orders related to quality; work closely with QC on TPI activities.
• Follow up on supplier CAR; audit key suppliers as necessary.
• Perform assigned internal quality audit, manage and improve QMS documentation system, report CPAR and NCR status to management
• Work closely with product engineering and manufacturing on the introduction of new product.
• Complete assigned quality improvement project assigned by QA manager.
• Provide Quality advice and input to questionnaires, pre-qualifications, tenders and contracts
• Relate with all departments internally and externally as necessary to maintain and enhance the Company's reputation for Quality.
• Increase the Quality awareness of all employees and ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers are aware of our requirements.
• Know and understand Weatherford's Enterprise Excellence Process and the Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Produce a monthly report to Management as necessary
• Identify and recommend any changes or innovations to policy, procedures, training and organization to further the Company's goals to be leaders in reliability
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Skills/Education Required

• University Degree/Diploma with 6 yrs related experience
• May have Master's/Grad Degree & 4 yrs experience
• QBE - Qualified by Experience
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner, and to work collaboratively in a team-focused atmosphere. Team player, self starter, data driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Requires excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks in a high energy environment
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance principles
• Computer literate, advanced proficiency of Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ERP systems
• ISO 9001 or other industry standard QMS audit training/experience/certification, proficiency in formal auditing techniques
• Presentation skills enabling effective demonstration of concepts, findings and recommendations to management, Customers, external agencies and auditors
• Skills in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, engineering drawings, and blueprints

Skills/Education Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance with Oil & Gas manufacturing company.
• 2+ years' experience with manufacturing company in QA/QC function
• ASQ CQE and/or CQA
• Knowledge of electronics and PCBAs.
• Knowledge of IPC standards IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, G R&R, process flow map, and control plan.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as SPC, Cpk, Ppk, ANOVA, and pareto
• Proficiency developing reports with Power BI or similar software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, API Q1 and Q2 requirements
• Experience managing calibration program
• Experience in process improvement

Travel Requirement

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: <10%

About Us

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.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.