Quality Supervisor

National Oilwell Varco; Grand Bay (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K savings plan

Paid time-off

3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

A leading oil and gas services company is seeking a Quality Manager in Grand Bay, Alabama. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 standards, developing quality documentation, and leading audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over three years of experience in quality management. A competitive benefits package is offered along with a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with quality management systems, including leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of QMS principles, ISO 9001:2015, and API Q1 standards.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and process control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 standards.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including procedures and inspection plans.
• Lead internal and process audits, reporting on quality metrics.
• Lead internal audits, process audits, and support third-party or customer audits.
• Analyze quality data and report on metrics such as scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
• Investigate nonconformities and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop inspection methods for receiving, in-process, and final checks.
• Support training initiatives and maintain training records.

Skills

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Quality tools

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to interpret complex technical drawings

Reading drawings

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure facility compliance with ISO 9001:2015, API Q1, ASTM, and customer‑specific standards.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and forms.
• Manage calibration and gauge R&R programs for monitoring and measuring equipment.
• Lead internal audits, process audits, and support third‑party or customer audits.
• Analyze quality data, perform trend analysis on NCRs and CPARs, and report on metrics such as scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
• Investigate product and process nonconformities, issue corrective and preventive actions, and validate effectiveness.
• Develop inspection methods for receiving, in‑process, and final product checks.
• Support training initiatives, maintain training records, and uphold training matrix accuracy.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Risk Assessment activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and suppliers for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Assist with annual Management Reviews and strategic quality planning.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for audits, inspections, or training.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and be physically present in manufacturing areas for extended periods.
• Strong understanding of QMS principles, ISO 9001:2015, and API Q1 standards.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), and quality tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications with tight tolerances.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and process control strategies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's of Science degree preferred or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with quality management systems, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; previous experience with Fiberglass is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with ISO 9001:2015, or API Q1 standards is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Teams, Excel, Word, etc. is strongly preferred.

We offer a competitive benefits package starting first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time‑off, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation!

For more specifics please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/