Quality Engineer

NOV is a leading global supplier of drilling products and a Fortune 500 company with a robust Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program. Our Conroe, TX facility produces downhole products for North American drilling operations, operating 24/7 in a 300,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned fabrication plant equipped with advanced CNC machines (Mazak, Mori Seiki, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.). We prioritize safety, collaboration, respect, integrity, and accountability to foster a strong, loyal team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all quality processes adhere to NOV safety, health, and compliance standards.
• Guarantee products and processes meet customer requirements, specifications, and expectations to drive customer satisfaction.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and other relevant standards.
• Design, implement, and monitor quality control procedures, inspection methods, and testing mechanisms to ensure product compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations for quality issues, identify solutions, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis to evaluate processes, identify trends, and recommend improvements; prepare reports for leadership.
• Review purchased products and components, collaborate with vendors to resolve quality issues, and provide input on sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, HSE, and Engineering teams to integrate quality into all production stages.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and quality staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and quality awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar are preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools.
• Familiarity with API Spec Q1, ISO 9001, Lean, and 5S practices is preferred.

Skills

• Quality Control Analysis
• Planning & Organizing
• Integrity & Initiative
• Creativity & Stress Tolerance
• Decision Making & Problem Sensitivity
• Time & Focus Management
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Reliability & Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Production and Processing
• Reading Comprehension
• Near Vision & Reaction Time
• Communicating Complex Concepts

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and learning
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay