Quality Assurance Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The main focus will be to improve product quality and sustain improvements through the use of product and process quality evaluation techniques and quality control principles.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Technical support for threading and inspection operations to resolve multi-discipline problems.


* Maintain and improve standard procedures, support training of the operators and inspectors on inspection and gaging techniques and the use of procedures.


* Assists in the control of material certification documents.

Monitor quality records and buck-on graphs from in-house or sub-contract process.


* Monitor work order packets for accuracy and acceptability.


* Support and maintain documented processes for ordering, receipt and control of gages and related documents.


* Supervise other QA personnel as required.


* Generate or revise QA documents such as procedures, work instructions and specifications as needed; and train affected personnel on such documents.


* Interface with subcontractors on clarification of quality requirements.


* Use knowledge of product and inspection/testing requirements to collect data and perform evaluation when customer issues arise.

Utilize 8D problem solving to address customer claims.


* Implement and maintain program of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformance to reduce variation of key process indicators, mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.


* Collect appropriate data and use advanced problem-solving techniques such as process capability, SPC, FMEA and Design of Experiments to isolate and reduce sources of variation and to resolve production and quality issues.


* Review customer specifications/requirements to evaluate capability and develop quality plans as needed.


* Perform internal and supplier/subcontractors process and management system audits as scheduled or needed.


* Support project activities and product industrialization by working with operations, operations technology, research and development, product engineering, industrial performance, planning/scheduling, and external suppliers/organizations.


* Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.


* Must follow all company policies, practices and regulations to include Quality and Safety.


* Any other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS


* Strong quality engineering background in manufacturing environment.

Experience in machining operations is desired.


* Proficient in wide range of problem-solving tools and methods, including Six Sigma Methodology and advanced statistics.


* Has extensive, in-depth knowledge of quality requirements and systems.


* Experience with ISO9001 and API quality/product standards is required.


* OCTG and connections knowledge is highly desired.


* The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and PowerPoint as we...