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We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to serve as our Site Quality Management Representative, ensuring excellence in manufacturing quality and customer satisfaction. This role drives our commitment to Zero Defects and Zero Quality Escapes while maintaining compliance with ISO-9001, IPC standards, and all applicable quality certifications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in PCB manufacturing, electronic assembly processes, and mechanical downhole tool assembly, working collaboratively across Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Product Lines to continuously improve quality performance and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee the site's Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with company quality standards, ISO-9001, and all quality management certifications

Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans targeting Zero Defects, Zero Quality Escapes, and reduction of Cost of Quality (COQ)

Conduct regular process audits in fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing shops, as well as functional areas including procurement, planning, and customer service

Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, managing the resolution of all findings through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Manage the complete NCR (Non-Conformance Report) process including tracking, trending, reporting, and leading Material Review Board activities

Develop Quality Control Plans (QCP) to meet customer contract requirements and actively participate in contract reviews and PO statement of requirements

Create and standardize procedures, quality control plans, sampling plans, inspection test plans, work instructions, and quality templates/forms

Monitor NCR and CPAR data for negative trends, conduct root cause analysis, and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions

Maintain TMDE (Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment) program ensuring timely calibration of all devices and instruments

Oversee document control activities and ensure compliance with all company policies, HSE standards, and Rules to Live By

Collect, analyze, and summarize quality performance data in monthly quality reports for management review

Interpret design engineering data including blueprints, Bills of Material, specifications, and customer requirements

Perform supplier audits and vet processes for PCB fabrication houses, contract manufacturer assembly houses, and vendors specializing in obsolete semiconductors

Prepare inspection test reports and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as required

Demonstrate effective safety leadership and maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct

Skills and Education

7+ years of experience with ISO-9001 in electro/mechanical manufacturing environments

7+ years of hands-on experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) components, fabrication processes, assembly build, testing, and soldering processes (HMP, SN100C, SN96, SN63) based on IPC standards

7+ years of experience vetting processes for PCB fabrication houses, contract manufacturer assembly houses, and vendors specializing in obsolete semiconductors

Strong knowledge of IPC standards, Export Compliance standards, and Hazardous Area classification standards (NEC, IEC, ATEX, etc.)

Technical writing expertise with ability to create and write comprehensive process documents

Experience with mechanical assembly processes of downhole tools, technical assembly, final machined drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Proficiency in failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause analysis methodologies

Certification in Electronics Manufacturing

Certified IPC standards specialist

Certified ISO or API Q1 Lead Auditor

Certified Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

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Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.