Quality Engineer – Zero Defects & COQ Focus (Oil & Gas)

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Houston seeks a veteran Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement programs for offshore operations, driving zero defects and reducing cost of quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing/R&M, interpret drawings and specs, conduct audits, and implement NCR management. This role requires 10–15 years in oil & gas quality with strong CI experience.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Quality or Engineering (with Quality focus) Oil & Gas Offshore.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience with quality related continuous improvement programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans to drive manufacturing/R&M facilities toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes as well as reduction of Cost of Quality (COQ).
• Develop and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality template/forms across manufacturing/R&M facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize quality performance data, apply statistical tools and reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply techniques and tools to improve the output quality of processes by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing-related processes.
• Identify, document, communicate and standardize best practices to reduce defects.
• Implement a systematic approach to NCR performance management, tracking, trending, and reporting.
• Identify technical competencies required by different manufacturing trades to build products per Engineering technical documentation.
• Assist in the implementation of quality-related systems, process, and tools.
• Coordinate and perform internal process audits.
• Prepare inspection test reports.
• Interpret Design Engineering data (including blueprints, Bills of Material, and specifications), and customer requirements.
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing/R&M leaders, and shopfloor personnel to manage and implement changes related to quality improvements.
• Identify and report any quality concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Statistical Tools

Matrixed Organization Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

JDE

Job description

Weatherford in Houston seeks a veteran Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement programs for offshore operations, driving zero defects and reducing cost of quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing/R&M, interpret drawings and specs, conduct audits, and implement NCR management. This role requires 10–15 years in oil & gas quality with strong CI experience.