JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and install quality control process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
• Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
• Analyze production limitations and standards.
• Recommend revision of specifications when indicated.
• Formulate or assist in formulating quality control policies and procedures.
• Develop the economics of any quality control program when required.
• Devise sampling procedures and design and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establish program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Review all purchased products or components and provide input to the decision to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor.
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality activities.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) for assigned product lines/projects.
• Monitor projects from start of assembly to final test (FAT) to shipping.
• Manage NCRs for product line/projects.
• Create customer data books ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Perform vendor assessments as required and in conjunction with the purchasing department.
• Act as an active member of the internal audit team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role required.
• Ability to obtain CQA and/or CQE certification within 2 years.
• Minimum 3 years Quality Inspector experience required.
• Mechanical or assembler experience preferred.
• Oil industry product knowledge preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Willing and able to travel as needed (typically less than 10%).
• Capable of performing extensive walking and standing throughout the workday.
• Able to sit at a desk and perform computer-based tasks for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required by business needs.

INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work directly with customers and suppliers to support quality initiatives.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings, as well as confidently present information to diverse audiences.

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read blueprints and accurately interpret technical requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and adapt to additional software programs as needed.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, comprehensive written work instructions.

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 are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• 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.