Quality Engineer: Lead 8D & Continuous Improvement

Vallourec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//L

Disability

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company match 4.5%

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays: 10 days + 1 floating

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec in Houston, TX, is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our Continuous Improvement efforts within the plant Quality Organization. You will translate the Voice of the Customer into measurable improvement targets (Claims, NCRs, NQC) and lead 8D problem-solving to prevent recurrence of issues.

Responsibilities include acting on field quality feedback, owning the 8D process, collaborating with Quality Systems, and mentoring shop floor teams to drive a quality culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality-related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Proficient in quality tools/methodologies: SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, API Q1, or similar QMS.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality systems teams.
• Strong computer skills, including O365 and the ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive and act on quality feedback from the Quality Technical Services team and develop plant-level action plans.
• Lead and manage an 8D problem-solving process to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the plant owner of the 8D process to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Quality Systems to enhance in-plant processes and disciplined change management.
• Partner with shop floor teams, Process Engineering, and VPAs to reduce quality defects and improve administrative processes.
• Manage and analyze NQC and Claims metrics and develop strategic roadmaps for quality improvement.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of leading indicators to uncover root causes and countermeasures.
• Support internal process audits in coordination with Quality Systems.
• Coach plant teams to foster a quality mindset and Voice of the Customer at all levels.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

8D

Six Sigma

O365

Cross-functional

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality-related discipline

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Vallourec in Houston, TX, is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our Continuous Improvement efforts within the plant Quality Organization. You will translate the Voice of the Customer into measurable improvement targets (Claims, NCRs, NQC) and lead 8D problem-solving to prevent recurrence of issues.

Responsibilities include acting on field quality feedback, owning the 8D process, collaborating with Quality Systems, and mentoring shop floor teams to drive a quality culture.