Quality Manager (API Systems & Operational Excellence)

* Manage the Plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain API Q1, ISO
9001, and API 16AR certifications and compliance.
* Provide guidance for developing quality procedures in Rig Technologies and
ensure compliance with global, product, legal, and customer requirements.
* Manage internal and external audits, and monitor and implement Corrective and
Preventive Actions (CAPA), ensuring proper root cause methodology and
recurrence prevention via the Intelex system.
* Support the implementation and lead continuous improvement projects,
including global Quality initiatives, and support other departments in
process mapping and problem-solving using quality tools.
* Reduce the Cost of Quality by working with operations and improve On-Time
Delivery (OTD), while continuously monitoring the level of customer
satisfaction.
* Manage and coordinate all team activities, including training, development,
performance evaluation, hiring decisions, and setting performance goals for
the department, while managing department budgets and expenses.
* Manage activities related to Documentation Specialists, ensuring proper
inspection reports, databooks, and equipment certifications.
* Collaborate with the QC Manager to monitor Metrology activities, ensuring
appropriate condition of measuring instruments and controls, and monitor
daily shop floor issues for quick rectification.
* Support the qualification and reassessment of critical suppliers and ensure
proper records in the current system.
Perform periodic Management Reviews as per NOV procedures, demonstrate
leadership on customer inquiries/visits, and collaborate with other
functional departments in problem-solving and preparing reports.

Requirements

* Higher education in Administration, Engineering or related areas;

* MBA/Postgraduate degree in Administration, Engineering or related areas is
desirable;

* API Q1 and ISO 9001 training required;

* Training in Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, QRM,
Lean Manufacturing, among others);

* Training in Quality Management System Standards;

* Solid experience as a Quality Manager and/or Coordinator in other companies;

* Advanced English (will be tested);

* Spanish will be considered a plus.