Quality Assurance Manager Sr

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston seeks a senior Quality Leader to develop and implement a robust QMS across Well Stimulation and GHT Divisions.

You will strengthen supplier controls, inspection programs, and accountability, while building a long‑term quality organization and staffing plan. The role calls for leading supplier quality programs, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive experience in Quality in heavy manufacturing.
• Experience supporting highly engineered products in oilfield equipment, energy, manufacturing, aerospace, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success rebuilding or implementing quality systems.
• Experience leading supplier quality programs.
• Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and lead quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Evaluate existing quality systems and develop a roadmap to modernize the division's quality program.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, API Q1, API 6A, API 7K and customer requirements.
• Lead management reviews and report quality performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Develop and manage global supplier quality programs.
• Lead supplier audits domestically and internationally.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support disposition of non-conforming product and verify effectiveness.

Skills

ISO 9001

API Q1

CQE preferred

Quality management

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Audits

CAPA methods

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline

Job description

TX-Houston-Fallbrook
10344 Sam Houston Park Drive
Houston, TX 77064, USA

TX-Houston-Fallbrook
10344 Sam Houston Park Drive
Houston, TX 77064, USA

Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Well Stimulation and GHT Divisions. Rebuild and strengthen quality systems, processes, supplier controls, inspection programs, and accountability mechanisms across the organization. Operate as both a strategic leader and an individual contributor, while developing the long‑term quality organization structure, staffing plans, inspection resources, supplier quality programs, and continuous improvement initiatives required to support business growth.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Evaluate existing quality systems and develop a comprehensive roadmap to modernize and strengthen the division's quality program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including ISO 9001, API Q1, API 6A, API 7K, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Lead management reviews and report quality performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Create sustainable systems that reduce dependence on individual contributors and improve organizational accountability.
• Develop and manage global supplier quality programs.
• Establish supplier qualification, auditing, risk assessment, and performance monitoring processes.
• Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), supplier development efforts, and supplier performance reviews.
• Conduct supplier audits domestically and internationally.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain and Engineering to improve supplier quality performance and reduce field failures.
• Review and verify material certifications, MTRs, NDE records, inspection packages, PPAPs, FAT records, and other technical quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal material specifications and customer requirements.
• Support disposition of non‑conforming product and lead corrective actions.
• Drive root cause investigations.
• Assess current quality staffing and organizational capability.
• Recommend, hire, train, and develop necessary quality personnel.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Develop training programs to increase quality awareness throughout the product line.
• Lead internal quality audits.
• Support customer audits and third‑party audits.
• Monitor corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Ensure documentation control and record retention requirements are maintained.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Reliability, and Product Management teams.
• Drive alignment between business goals and quality requirements.
• Influence organizational change through data, facts, and effective communication.
• Effectively manage and influence people.
• Works independently under minimal supervision.
• Domestic and international travel required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, API Q1, API 6A, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other applicable manufacturing quality standards and regulations.
• Knowledge with Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) methods, Supplier Quality Systems, NDT/NDE methods and pressure‑containing equipment requirements.
• Certified Quality manager (CQM) preferred
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Lead Auditor certification preferred
• Valid drivers license

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.

Experience

• 8+ years progressive experience in Quality in heavy manufacturing
• Experience supporting highly engineered products in oilfield equipment, energy, manufacturing, aerospace, pressure‑containing equipment, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or rebuilding quality systems.
• Experience leading supplier quality programs.
• Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience developing and leading quality teams.

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy‑producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever‑changing challenges.
FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.
FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

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