Supplier Quality Engineer

SLB•Sugar Land, TX

16d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer evaluates, selects, and monitors suppliers to ensure quality compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. The role works across teams and supports new product development through supplier-readiness assessments and alignment on specifications. It includes supplier audits and assessments, monitoring supplier performance and risks, investigating quality issues, and maintaining records and reports. The position involves a mix of office and remote work, as well as on-site supplier visits and cross-team collaboration. Travel is required for supplier audits, assessments, and on-site evaluations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a relevant industry, or at least 5 years of seniority in SLB or experience in Direct Field Operations or a Technology Center.
Bachelor’s degree; a mechanical background is preferred.
Fluency in English.
Skills in supplier auditing and assessment, root cause analysis and problem solving, risk management, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, documentation and reporting, and supplier training and guidance.
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, project management across multiple supplier initiatives, negotiation of specifications and agreements, and a proactive improvement mindset.
Proficiency with SAP, Maximo, and GEMS.
Willingness to travel for supplier audits, assessments, and on-site evaluations.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills, depending on supplier locations.
ISO 9001 lead auditor certification, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification are commonly preferred but not explicitly required.
Field experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify that suppliers meet quality standards.
Identify outsourcing activities and critical sub-suppliers, including raw-material suppliers.
Monitor supplier risks and performance using metrics and KPIs.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company standards, contractual requirements, and company policies.
Provide suppliers with training and guidance and facilitate improvements to their quality systems and processes.
Investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Identify and mitigate supplier-quality risks.
Serve as the primary contact for supplier-quality matters.
Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to align quality specifications.
Maintain detailed records of audits, evaluations, and supplier performance.
Lead or support initiatives to improve supplier-management processes and encourage suppliers to innovate and adopt best practices.
Assess supplier readiness and capability for new product launches.
Verify mutual agreement between the company and suppliers on specifications.