Quality Control Systems Specialist

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Quality Control Systems Specialist to administer and improve quality-system processes across customers and regulations. The role requires interpreting requirements, guiding teams, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Key duties include evaluating drawings, specs, and certifications; managing calibration and records; addressing NCR/CAPA trends; and driving continuous quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and purchase orders.
• Review material certifications, inspection records and test reports.
• Assess documentation against contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Apply quality-management principles and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings, contracts and specs to determine required certifications and OQE.
• Interpret military, NAVSEA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, DNV standards for compliance.
• Develop and maintain compliance matrices and data books.
• Review and approve customer documentation packages.
• Guide cross-functional teams on quality deliverables and compliance.
• Administer quality records management and retention systems.
• Evaluate calibration program effectiveness for inspection equipment.
• Monitor NCR and CAPA trends and implement preventive actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Develop and periodically evaluate quality procedures and controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpretation of drawings/specs

Quality documentation review

Analytical and decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel/Office proficiency

multitasking in manufacturing

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Associate degree in Quality or related field

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related discipline

Job description

The Quality Control Systems Specialist is responsible for administering and improving quality system processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, engineering, and industry requirements. This position independently evaluates contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements; determines quality documentation and compliance strategies; assesses documentation and quality-system risks; and provides guidance to cross-functional teams regarding quality and compliance obligations.

The Quality Control Systems Specialist serves as a key resource to Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions by interpreting customer and industry requirements, administering quality-system processes, identifying compliance risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to make independent decisions regarding quality documentation, compliance requirements, and quality-system effectiveness.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, and technical requirements to determine required certifications, inspection records, test reports, and other objective quality evidence (OQE), and identify documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret applicable military, NAVSEA, ASTM, ASME, customer, and other industry specifications and independently determine documentation, inspection, testing, and compliance requirements necessary to satisfy contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain customer compliance matrices by interpreting customer requirements and determining the appropriate quality records, certifications, and objective evidence necessary to demonstrate compliance.
• Develop, review, and approve customer data books and documentation packages to ensure contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements have been satisfied.
• Serve as a quality documentation resource for customers by interpreting compliance requirements, resolving documentation issues, and providing guidance regarding quality deliverables.
• Administer quality records management and retention systems to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, legal, and company requirements.
• Administer and evaluate the effectiveness of the calibration program for inspection, measuring, and test equipment to ensure quality-system compliance and minimize operational risk.
• Monitor NCR and CAPA activities, evaluate trends and recurring issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve quality-system effectiveness.
• Analyze quality-related issues, recommend solutions, and facilitate resolution through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, revise, implement, and periodically evaluate quality procedures, forms, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to applicable customer requirements, industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Coordinate third-party certification activities, determine required documentation, and resolve documentation issues that may impact certification acceptance.
• Evaluate inspection requirements, coordinate NDE activities, and determine quality documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable specifications and customer requirements.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and customer requirements.
• Ability to review and correlate material certifications, inspection records, test reports, NDE reports, and other objective quality evidence (OQE) to documented requirements.
• Demonstrated analytical, risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently evaluate compliance requirements, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment in resolving quality-system issues.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and quality documentation principles.
• Familiarity with military, NAVSEA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, DNV, or other industry standards preferred.
• Experience working with compliance matrices, data books, manufacturing record books, or customer quality deliverables preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, NDE, or subsea/oil and gas equipment preferred.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in interpreting quality requirements, evaluating compliance risks, and recommending corrective actions.

Education (required)

• Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality systems experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in quality systems, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, audit administration, or related quality-focused roles in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience administering quality systems, evaluating compliance requirements, supporting audit programs, or leading quality documentation and compliance activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards to determine documentation, inspection, testing, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or approving quality data books, manufacturing record packages, and customer compliance documentation in support of contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Experience interpreting and applying military, defense, customer-specific, or other highly regulated quality and compliance requirements.

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 forthcoming 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.
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