Quality Manager

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

Job summary

Seatrium LeTourneau USA is seeking a Quality Manager to establish, implement, and continuously improve the QMS across our operations and projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, API, AWS, and client specifications.

You will lead audits, drive CAPA, manage NCRs, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to optimize quality, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of quality management experience in offshore/marine/oil & gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and auditing processes.
• Experience with API, ASME, AWS, ABS, or DNV standards.
• CQE/CQA or Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and manage NCR/CAPA processes.
• Coordinate inspection activities, supplier quality monitoring, and project quality oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, defects, and schedule risk across projects.
• Interface with clients, regulators, vendors, and internal teams to ensure compliance and satisfaction.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Auditing

CAPA/root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

CQE/CQA or Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for Seatrium LeTourneau USA operations and projects. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, offshore equipment, and project execution activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.

Job Description

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for Seatrium LeTourneau USA operations and projects. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, offshore equipment, and project execution activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.

The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with engineering, project management, procurement, operations, suppliers, and clients to drive quality performance, risk mitigation, process improvement, and customer satisfaction across all project phases.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve the company Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 standards, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and documentation are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed timely.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Project & Operational Quality Oversight

• Support quality planning and execution for engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, offshore equipment, and project activities.
• Review project quality requirements, specifications, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and technical documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities, testing requirements, and quality surveillance throughout project execution.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor quality performance and participate in vendor qualification processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, ABS, DNV, or client-specific requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze quality metrics, trends, KPIs, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce rework, defects, delays, and operational risk.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Facilitate lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects and departments.

Client & Regulatory Interface

• Serve as the primary quality representative during client meetings, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives and timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Ensure proper retention and turnover of quality records and project documentation.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to quality personnel and project teams.
• Coordinate third-party inspectors, auditors, and quality consultants as required.
• Support workforce training on quality procedures, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Assist management with strategic quality planning and resource forecasting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of quality management experience within offshore and marine, oil & gas, heavy fabrication, manufacturing, engineering, or EPC environments.
• Previous experience supporting offshore rig, drilling equipment, fabrication, or energy-related projects strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis methodologies, auditing processes, and quality documentation systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 37001, preferred.
• Experience with industry standards such as API, ASME, AWS, ABS, or DNV preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), CQA, or Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in heavy industry production process, forging, casting, fabrication, machining, heat treatment,
• Knowledge of metallurgy, NDT, geometry inspection methods.
• Strong knowledge and experience of production process control and products control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management/reporting systems.
• Experience working within engineering and project-based environments preferred.

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited