Quality Manager - NOV : Job Details

Job DescriptionPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on leadership at the site-level to implement quality systems and drive continuous improvement. This position is a 'working' manager position.
• Drive improvements in first-time quality via reduction in internal and supplier non-conformances (through trend analysis as part of monthly QMS reports), and customer escapes. Drive down the cost of poor quality (scrap, rework, warranty). Root-cause analysis and corrective actions on trends observed through data analysis.
• Maintain facility quality certifications (including ISO 9001, ASME etc.) and conduct internal audits.
• Conduct activities in line with Corporate and facility quality manual (and in line with ISO 9001), including monthly QMS reports, management reviews etc.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are being enforced and adhered to at all times.
• Evaluate and recommend Quality improvements by coordinating the Corrective Action Program.
• Provide continual evaluation of the group's processes and methods, to ensure the most effective use of resources and equipment.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of employee job execution (quality inspectors and other personnel), to include training, performance evaluation and employee relations.
• Continually monitor and control inspection operations to ensure compliance with applicable quality control documents.
• Ensure test functions are performed in a manner consistent with applicable requirements and quality procedures. Maintain appropriate records.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with department managers and supervisors to provide for and ensure that employees receive Quality Management System indoctrination and training.
• Strive for continuous improvement in facility safety and quality.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Quality Management System and maintain compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Maintain and enforce all quality related processes in all departments, i.e. commercial, engineering, manufacturing (including foundry), and supply chain.
• Accountability for accurate inventory of items in inspection, MRB rack, and standard time to scrap or put back in stock for internal and supplier NCR's.
  • Includes assigning responsibility for who makes the ERP transaction in and out.
• Prepare Inspection Reports and maintain files of inspection documents.
• Coordinate and assist in preparing Data Books on completed assemblies.
• Maintain approved supplier program with ongoing performance assessment and audits of new and existing suppliers. Add in inspection criteria for new parts as they are created.
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment; perform or arrange for calibration of equipment; and maintain equipment calibration records.
• Evaluate and recommend Quality improvements by coordinating the Nonconformance and Corrective Action System. Including driving the resolution of customer reported nonconformance.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities.
• Implements traceability requirements for MTR's and other requirements per customer specific requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in managing quality systems such as ISO 9001 or API Q1.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment preferable.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 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 cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $139 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
• 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 (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.