Manufacturing Quality Specialist (Electronics) - Drilling Services

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Houston seeks a Quality Assurance professional to execute QA processes, audits, and ensure compliance with oil and gas regulations. You will analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and drive improvements across projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining QMS alignment with API and ISO standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring documentation meets all order requirements and quality plans. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree with 2–4 years related electronics experience.
• Master's degree is a plus but not required.
• QBE (Qualified by Experience) with electronics.
• Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure QMS alignment with product requirements and API standards.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Audits

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation review

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or related field

QBE/experience with electronics

Tools

Power BI

JDE ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible to ensure QMS is followed in accordance with product requirements through API and other Quality standards including independent third-party witness.
• 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.
• Implement strategic techniques to mitigate potential project documentation risks and promote maximum productivity
• Monitor and control execution of the documentation compilation to meet all order requirements and quality plans
• Review documentation output from manufacturing and suppliers in accordance with engineering drawings, quality plans and order requirements
• Serve as documentation representative with client, contractors, and vendors during project reviews, meetings, and correspondences
• Collaborate with internal team and vendors to ensure all documentation meets the requirements and is delivered promptly
• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

Skills/Education Required

• University Degree/Diploma with 2-4 yrs related experience with electronics.
• May have Master's/Grad Degree & 0-2 yrs experience
• QBE - Qualified by Experience with electronics.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for administration, including Microsoft Suite and Adobe
• Knowledge of electronics and PCBAs.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision or direction.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, engineering drawings, and blueprints.

Skills/Education Preferred

• Knowledge of IPC standards IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, GR&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.
• 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.
• Bilingual in Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese a plus, but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance with Oil & Gas manufacturing company.
• 2+ years' experience with manufacturing company in QA/QC function.
• Experience with JDE ERP and Power BI.
• Proficient in reviewing mill test reports, NDE reports, and other quality documentation.
• Experience scanning, uploading and maintaining records
• ASQ CQA and/or CQI.

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.

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