Quality Control Systems Specialist

Forum Energy Technologies•Bryan, TX

About The Position

The Quality Control Systems Specialist administers and improves quality-system processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, engineering, and industry requirements. The role independently evaluates contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements; determines quality documentation and compliance strategies; assesses documentation and quality-system risks; and guides cross-functional teams on quality and compliance obligations. It serves as a resource to Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers by interpreting requirements, managing quality-system processes, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement. The position requires sound judgment, analytical skills, and independent decision-making regarding quality documentation, compliance requirements, and quality-system effectiveness. The specialist analyzes drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, and technical requirements to determine required certifications, inspections, tests, and other objective quality evidence. The role develops and maintains compliance matrices, reviews and approves customer data books and documentation packages, administers quality records and calibration systems, monitors NCR and CAPA activity, and develops and evaluates quality procedures and controls. It also coordinates third-party certification activities, evaluates inspection requirements, and coordinates NDE activities to support compliance with specifications and customer requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality systems experience.
At least 3 years of experience in quality systems, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, audit administration, or a related quality-focused role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards to determine documentation, inspection, testing, and compliance requirements.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and customer requirements.
Ability to review and correlate material certifications, inspection records, test reports, NDE reports, and other objective quality evidence to documented requirements.
Demonstrated analytical, risk-assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to independently evaluate compliance requirements, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment in resolving quality-system issues.
Knowledge of quality management systems and quality documentation principles.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in interpreting quality requirements, evaluating compliance risks, and recommending corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience administering quality systems, evaluating compliance requirements, supporting audit programs, or leading quality documentation and compliance activities in a manufacturing environment.
Experience developing, reviewing, or approving quality data books, manufacturing record packages, and customer compliance documentation.
Experience interpreting and applying military, defense, customer-specific, or other highly regulated quality and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with military, NAVSEA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, DNV, or other industry standards.
Experience working with compliance matrices, data books, manufacturing record books, or customer quality deliverables.
Knowledge of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, NDE, or subsea/oil and gas equipment.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, and technical requirements to determine required certifications, inspection records, test reports, and other objective quality evidence (OQE).
Interpret military, NAVSEA, ASTM, ASME, customer, and other industry specifications to determine documentation, inspection, testing, and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain customer compliance matrices identifying the quality records, certifications, and objective evidence needed to demonstrate compliance.
Develop, review, and approve customer data books and documentation packages.
Serve as a quality documentation resource for customers, interpreting requirements, resolving documentation issues, and providing guidance on quality deliverables.
Administer quality records management and retention systems.
Administer and evaluate the effectiveness of the calibration program for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
Monitor NCR and CAPA activities, evaluate trends and recurring issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze quality-related issues, recommend solutions, and facilitate resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop, revise, implement, and periodically evaluate quality procedures, forms, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to customer requirements, industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.
Coordinate third-party certification activities, determine required documentation, and resolve issues that could affect certification acceptance.
Evaluate inspection requirements, coordinate NDE activities, and determine quality documentation needed to demonstrate compliance.