Supplier Quality Engineer
- Develop, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure they meet quality and delivery requirements.
- Plan, perform, and document supplier audits, with a focus on machining, welding, fabrication, and special processes.
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including material certifications, welding procedures, and inspection reports.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve nonconformances, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to establish quality requirements for externally supplied parts and services.
- Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented by suppliers.
- Support the qualification of new suppliers and materials, including first article inspections and capability studies.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and generate reports for management review.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to suppliers on machining tolerances, welding codes, and pressure vessel fabrication requirements.
- This position requires occasional travel-approximately 35% of the time-to visit supplier sites for auditing purposes; travel may involve short-distance trips by vehicle or air travel to remote locations.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing or quality engineering, preferably in pressure vessels, or rotating equipment industries.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of machining, welding, and fabrication processes .
- Experience with supplier quality management, audits, and performance evaluation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis and corrective action tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence suppliers.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems .
- Familiarity with ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels) requirements.
- Experience in non-destructive testing (NDT), machining, fabrication and related quality processes.
- Certified Auditor (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
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