QUALITY ENGINEER
Company
Weatherford
Location
Houston
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Listed via
Weatherford
The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing quality improvement plans to drive manufacturing/R&M facilities toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes. In addition to striving for reduction of company Cost of Quality (COQ) while standardizing quality best practices across Weatherford’s global footprint. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing/R&M Shop on a regular basis as well as present plans and updates to internal teams.
Responsibilities:
Assist the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans to drive manufacturing/R&M facilities toward Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes as well as reduction of Cost of Quality (COQ)
Develop and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality template/forms across manufacturing/R&M facilities
Collect, analyze, and summarize quality performance data, apply statistical tools and reports to identify opportunities for improvement
Apply techniques and tools to improve the output quality of processes by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing-related processes
Identify, document, communicate and standardize best practices to reduce defects
Implement a systematic approach to NCR performance management, tracking, trending, and reporting
Identify technical competencies required by different manufacturing trades to build products per Engineering technical documentation
Assist in the implementation of quality-related systems, process, and tools
Coordinate and perform internal process audits
Prepare inspection test reports
Interpret Design Engineering data (including blueprints, Bills of Material, and specifications), and customer requirements
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing/R&M leaders, and shopfloor personnel to manage and implement changes related to quality improvements
Identify and report any quality concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
Required:
10-15 years of experience in Quality or Engineering (with Quality focus) Oil & Gas Offshore
5+ years demonstrated experience with quality related continuous improvement programs
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, procedures and specifications
Preferred:
Root Cause Analysis Incident Investigation Training
Lean & Six Sigma Training
Document management and control experience
Experience using JDE
Experience leading in a matrixed organization
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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