Area Quality Manager

NOV

. Lead and maintain the Quality Management System across assigned facilities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with API Q1 and ISO 9001 standards while leading audits and corrective action programs. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop quality talent across multiple sites.

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Quality Management System LeadershipAPI Q1 ComplianceISO 9001 StandardsAudit and Corrective Action ProgramsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceData AnalysisProcess ControlRisk AssessmentQuality KPIsNCR ManagementCAR ManagementContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Process InspectionSupplier Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadershipCoachingTrainingAccountability Reinforcement

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsData Presentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQASix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasHeavy ManufacturingMachiningWeldingAssemblyPressure Equipment Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and maintain the Quality Management System across assigned facilities
Ensure standardization and alignment between assigned locations and Rig Technologies
Provide strategic development and support to site Quality teams
Conduct Management Reviews with Operational Managers from each Quality Group
Ensure compliance with API, ISO, customer, and product requirements
Ensure use of standardized Global technical and Quality documents, processes, Lessons Learned, and procedures
Plan, lead, and support internal and external audits, including API, customer, and regulatory audits
Lead process- and supplier-risk assessments
Ensure mitigation and contingency plans are developed, maintained, and tested
Escalate high-risk quality issues to leadership with clear data and recommendations
Manage NCRs, CARs, and customer complaints across sites
Monitor trends and prevent recurrence of systemic quality issues
Interface with customers on significant quality issues when required
Support manufacturing process control, inspection, and testing activities
Ensure Quality Plans, routers, and associated documents are current and effective
Establish and monitor quality KPIs, including NCR trends, COQ, audit results, and supplier performance
Use data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Develop quality talent through coaching, training, and performance management
Promote a proactive, prevention-focused quality culture
Reinforce accountability for quality at all organizational levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field or 10+ years of quality experience in oil & gas or heavy manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of API Q1 and ISO 9001
Experience supporting or leading audits and corrective action programs
Proven leadership experience across multiple sites or functions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with ERP’s, data analysis and presentation tools
CQE, CQA, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or equivalent certification preferred
Background in machining, welding, assembly, or pressure equipment manufacturing preferred
Experience managing customer quality relationships preferred