Supplier Quality Engineer

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is looking for a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Houston team. The role focuses on supplier qualifications, improvement plans, and audits, requiring over eight years of experience in quality engineering. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and knowledge of ISO 9001 and API standards. The position involves collaboration with various departments to enhance the Supplier Quality program and demands excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Travel up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering with a focus on quality.
• 5+ years of knowledge in ISO 9001 and API standards.
• Experience with supplier qualifications and audits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier qualifications and improvement plans.
• Implement quality inspection and testing requirements.
• Develop relationships with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of welding processes

Internal auditing experience

Ability to coordinate with inspectors

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Weatherford is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team in Houston, TX. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for supplier qualifications, improvement plans, audits, performance monitoring, and developing key suppliers toward achieving excellence. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Sourcing, Category Management, Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing, to ensure the successful implementation and continuous improvement of our Supplier Quality program.

Requirements

• Interpret engineering data, including blueprints, bills of material, and specifications, as well as customer requirements.
• Define inspection test plans and quality plans for manufacturing, sourcing, or customer contracts.
• Ensure a compliant and qualified supply base through supplier evaluations, qualifications, scorecards, improvement action plans, and audits.
• Review customer/project specifications and identify quality requirements.
• Implement quality inspection and testing requirements.
• Arrange supplier quality inspections using internal resources or third‑party inspectors.
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and shop‑floor personnel to manage and implement supplier and engineering changes.
• Ensure Corrective and Preventative Action Reports (CPARs) are prepared, completed with sufficient depth, and actions are monitored through to effective closure.

Experience Required

• 8+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering (with a quality focus) in an industrial‑related business.
• 8+ years of Supplier Quality experience is preferred.
• 5+ years of knowledge in ISO 9001 and API standards.
• Demonstrated experience with third parties, supplier qualifications, and audits.

Qualifications/Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and API standards.
• Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation Training, Failure Mode, Effects and Critical Analysis (FMECA) / TapRoot experience is preferred.

Skills Required

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures, and specifications.
• Knowledge of various welding processes and materials.
• Working knowledge of recognized standards and codes such as ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, NACE, ISO, etc.
• Knowledge of NDT methods such as PAUT, MT, US, ToFD, LP.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, judgment, leadership, root‑cause analysis, and team collaboration skills.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to coordinate with customers and third‑party inspectors.
• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with critical thinking skills.

Travel Required

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50‑75% of the time.

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world‑class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.