Quality Engineer – Elastomer Manufacturing

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston seeks a Quality Engineer to lead quality programs in elastomer molding, API 16A and ISO 9001 compliance. You will drive audits, CAPA, and process improvements ensuring product conformance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2–3 years in oil & gas quality engineering, with strong data analysis and documentation skills. Experience in API 16A/ISO 9001 environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2–3 years of quality engineering experience in oil & gas; elastomer/polymers a plus.
• Experience in API 16A or ISO 9001 environments.
• Familiarity with API, ISO 9001, ASME, ASTM standards.
• Strong root cause analysis, risk assessment, and CAPA skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage NCRs; follow up on dispositions.
• Oversee manufacturing-related quality requirements for elastomer molding, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with API 16A, ISO 9001, ASME, and related standards.
• Review inspection reports and verify product conformance.
• Create and manage TPI POs and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct contract reviews and hold kickoff meetings with customers and TPIs.
• Monitor job packet completion and ensure full final traceability prior to assembly.
• Coordinate customer and TPI involvement for assembly and testing.
• Witness hydrostatic testing and review test charts.
• Maintain calibration logs; coordinate external calibrations as required.
• Investigate customer complaints and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform internal audits to ensure readiness for API and ISO re-certification audits.
• Develop and maintain a quality management system (QMS) to ensure successful API and ISO audits.
• Conduct supplier audits and support vendor-quality issues.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Management System

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessment

CAPA

Inspection & Test Plans

Manufacturing Compliance

Calibration Management

Internal Audits

Data Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Create and manage NCRs; follow up on dispositions.
• Oversee manufacturing-related quality requirements for elastomer molding, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with API 16A, ISO 9001, ASME, and related standards.
• Review inspection reports and verify product conformance.
• Create and manage TPI POs and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct contract reviews and hold kickoff meetings with customers and TPIs.
• Monitor job packet completion and ensure full final traceability prior to assembly.
• Coordinate customer and TPI involvement for assembly and testing.
• Witness hydrostatic testing and review test charts.
• Maintain calibration logs; coordinate external calibrations as required.
• Investigate customer complaints and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform internal audits to ensure readiness for API and ISO re-certification audits.
• Develop and maintain a quality management system (QMS) to ensure successful API and ISO audits.
• Conduct supplier audits and support vendor-quality issues.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2–3 years of quality engineering experience in oil & gas; elastomer/polymers experience preferred
• Experience working in an API 16A or ISO 9001 environment
• Familiarity with API, ISO 9001, ASME, ASTM standards
• Experience with root cause analysis, risk assessment, and CAPA
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Strong documentation and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering within the oil and gas sector, focusing on compliance with API 16A and ISO 9001 standards, as well as effective management of quality processes and documentation. Proficient in conducting audits, root cause analysis, and maintaining a quality management system to ensure product conformance and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quality Engineering Experience
• API 16A Compliance
• ISO 9001 Standards
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Manufacturing Process Compliance
• Calibration Management
• Internal Audits
• Data Analysis
• Documentation

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Strong Documentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Elastomer Molding
• Oil and Gas
• ASME Standards
• ASTM Standards
• Manufacturing Quality Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)