Quality Engineer - Superior Completions - Lafayette, LA.

Superior Energy Services•Lafayette, LA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Completion Services is seeking a Quality Engineer for its Lafayette, Louisiana office. The role leads the development and improvement of the Quality Management System by integrating policies, procedures, manuals, and work instructions into an effective framework. It also develops quality metrics that support continuous improvement and partners with supervisors and managers to ensure quality standards are understood, consistently applied, and optimized. The Quality Engineer identifies gaps, coaches leaders, and supports safer, more efficient operations. The position supports quality assurance, inspection, testing, corrective and preventive action, supplier qualification, auditing, customer requirements, and quality-system maintenance. It also provides technical expertise in welding, metallurgy, nondestructive testing, and inspection methods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or at least five years of related quality or industry experience, together with training for a Certified Quality Engineering Certificate or equivalent; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
Knowledge, competency, and experience in Quality Assurance.
Knowledge of completion services procedures and processes.
Proficiency with personal computers and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with current practices, equipment, materials, supplies, and technology used in the oil and gas industry.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Quality Engineering, Quality and Statistical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a quality certification.
Experience with statistical software.

Responsibilities

Initiate, follow up on, and implement corrective actions after root cause analyses; advise supervisors and managers on addressing issues and determine whether proposed actions adequately address corrective-action needs.
Write, develop, initiate, and maintain standards and procedures for quality assurance, inspection, and testing functions.
Establish controls and inspection points to detect, correct, and prevent nonconformities in materials, parts, assemblies, and products through CAPA and continuous improvement.
Review inspection fixtures and gauges used as media of inspection.
Manage the nonconforming-material system and report database.
Assist the Quality Management team with preparing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Assurance Program.
Assist the Quality Management team with formulating, implementing, and maintaining quality objectives.
Conduct statistical studies and generate metrics reports to evaluate or report quality and reliability information; advise supervisors and managers on improvements based on analysis.
Assist with implementing and maintaining Continuous Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control concepts.
Conduct internal quality surveys and audits to verify Quality System requirements; coach managers and supervisors on gaps and help define action plans.
Conduct supplier qualification audits and recommend whether suppliers should remain on the preferred supplier list; provide suppliers feedback on minor infractions and guidance on meeting specifications.
Prepare, revise, and distribute Quality Plans based on product or customer requirements, and coordinate implementation of required changes.
Review proposed customer specifications and communicate the Quality Department’s comments and recommendations.
Investigate and help resolve assigned warranty claims and customer complaints.
Recommend product revisions, process changes, and testing procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure quality standards comply with division and departmental policies, national and international codes, and applicable safety requirements.
Provide technical expertise in welding, metallurgy, nondestructive testing, and inspection methods.