Quality Engineer

NOV • San Antonio, TX

96d

About The Position

The position involves ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, API Q1, ASTM, and customer-specific standards. The role requires the development and maintenance of quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and forms. The individual will conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Process Capability Studies. Additionally, the role includes managing calibration and gauge R&R programs for monitoring and measuring equipment, leading internal audits, process audits, and supporting third-party or customer audits. The candidate will analyze quality data, perform trend analysis on NCRs and CPARs, and report on metrics such as scrap, rework, and customer escapes. Investigating product and process nonconformities, issuing corrective and preventive actions, and validating effectiveness are also key responsibilities. The position requires developing inspection methods for receiving, in-process, and final product checks, supporting training initiatives, maintaining training records, and upholding training matrix accuracy. Participation in Management of Change (MOC) and Risk Assessment activities, collaboration with operations, engineering, and suppliers for continuous improvement and cost reduction, and assisting with annual Management Reviews and strategic quality planning are also part of the job.

Requirements

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, particularly with fiberglass, is a plus.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for audits, inspections, or training.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be physically present in manufacturing areas for extended periods.
• Use of appropriate PPE is required in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Process Capability Studies.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree