Plant Quality Engineer

Onesubsea; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to lead quality systems and continuous improvement across manufacturing. You will drive PFMEAs, Control Plans, Six Sigma projects, and data-driven improvements partnering with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field, with 5 years in quality or process roles; Lead Auditor Certification and Six Sigma training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field; minimum 5 years in manufacturing quality or similar role.
• Lead Auditor Certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and other quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead PFMEA creation and implementation for manufacturing processes lacking formal risk assessment.
• Develop PFMEA-based Control Plans with monitoring requirements and reaction plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessment sessions with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Ensure quality documentation aligns with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Establish standardized work instructions, inspection criteria, and quality procedures.
• Lead Six Sigma projects using DMAIC to reduce defects and variation.
• Identify and prioritize high-risk processes through PFMEA and Six Sigma methods.
• Conduct root cause analyses using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Failure Analysis tools.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and CON-P.
• Investigate internal quality concerns and implement containment and corrective actions.

Skills

Six Sigma

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field

Lead Auditor Certification

Six Sigma Training/Certification

Tools

RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Purpose / Scope of Position (role)

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems, processes, and controls to ensure product conformity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role serves as the plant's quality subject matter expert, leading risk-based quality initiatives through the implementation of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven continuous improvement programs. The position partners closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce variation, prevent defects, improve process capability, and establish a culture of proactive quality management. The Plant Quality Engineer is accountable for driving compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality objectives while reducing the Cost of Non-Performance (CON-P).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for manufacturing processes lacking formal risk assessment methodology.
• Develop Control Plans based on PFMEA outputs to establish process controls, reaction plans, and monitoring requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessment sessions involving Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure quality documentation aligns with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Establish standardized work instructions, inspection criteria, and quality procedures.
• Lead Six Sigma projects using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology to reduce defects and process variation.
• Identify and prioritize high-risk processes through PFMEA and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Analysis tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives resulting in reductions in scrap, rework, customer complaints, and overall Cost of Non-Performance (CON-P).
• Investigate internal quality concerns and implement effective containment and corrective actions.

Education & Experience

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field, or in lieu of degree a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, quality engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement role.

Preferred

• Lead Auditor Certification
• Advanced knowledge in RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality tools.
• Six Sigma Training / Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity & Veterans

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

Authorization for Employment

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.

State Information

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• ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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• MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS ONLY: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• MARYLAND APPLICANTS ONLY: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment or prospective employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
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