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Quality Engineer

National Oilwell Varco

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$43.08-47.12 /h
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Ridgefield, WA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, API Q1, ASTM, and customer-specific standards.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and forms.
  • Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Process Capability Studies.
  • Manage calibration and gauge R&R programs for monitoring and measuring equipment.
  • Lead internal audits, process audits, and support third-party or customer audits.
  • Analyze quality data, perform trend analysis on NCRs and CPARs, and report on metrics such as scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
  • Investigate product and process nonconformities, issue corrective and preventive actions, and validate effectiveness.
  • Develop inspection methods for receiving, in-process, and final product checks.
  • Support training initiatives, maintain training records, and uphold training matrix accuracy.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Risk Assessment activities.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and suppliers for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
  • Assist with annual Management Reviews and strategic quality planning.
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for audits, inspections, or training.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and be physically present in manufacturing areas for extended periods.
  • Strong understanding of QMS principles, ISO 9001:2015, and API Q1 standards.
  • Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), and quality tools.
  • Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications with tight tolerances.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of inspection techniques and process control strategies.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; Previous experience with Fiberglass is highly preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience with quality management systems.
  • Previous experience with ISO 9001:2015, and/ or API Q1 standards is highly preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Teams, Excel, Word, etc. is strongly preferred 
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

Pay Range

  • $89,600.00 - $98,000.00 annually (Dependent upon experience)

Learn more about us at our Fiber Glass Systems Webpage

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