Quality Manager

Seatrium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium LeTourneau USA is seeking a Quality Manager to establish, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System across engineering, fabrication, offshore equipment, and project execution activities. You will drive audits, CAPA, and supplier quality, ensuring compliance with customer specs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, reviewing ITPs, coordinating inspections, and fostering a culture of quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7–10 years of quality management experience in offshore/marine, oil & gas, heavy fabrication, or EPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, auditing, and quality documentation systems.
• ISO 37001 knowledge preferred.
• Experience with API, ASME, AWS, ABS, or DNV preferred.
• CQE/CQA or Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements.
• Lead audits and drive corrective actions (CAPA) in a timely manner.
• Oversee quality planning for engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, offshore equipment, and projects.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality surveillance during project execution.
• Monitor supplier quality and participate in vendor qualification processes.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

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. 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 provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Discover more at www.seatrium.com