JOB-10048017

Anticipated Start Date

November 24, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client specializes in the engineering and fabrication of rig systems, wellbore technologies, and completion and production solutions.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Sr. Quality Manager to provide leadership and direction to Quality Assurance personnel and quality technical support to Manufacturing, Sales, Leasing, and Operations.

Job Description

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate staff activities, including training, employee development, performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and the establishment of goals and performance objectives for the assigned department
• Continuously evaluate departmental processes, methods, and activities to ensure the most effective use of resources and equipment
• Manage budgets and expenditures
• Be responsible for all quality-related processes at the facility or regional level
• Provide support to manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing
• Effectively use the authority to obtain corrective action through management
• Monitor, review, and approve quality audits
• Assess training styles, methods, and needs to identify tools that support employee training
• Maintain training schedules
• Provide training reports as required
• Establish working relationships with the technical staff of operators, contractors, agents, and leasing personnel
• Attend industry seminars and trade shows, as available and specified
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned
• Comply with all company and HSE policies and procedures

Facility/group-specific responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and development, and implement and monitor the goals, objectives, priorities, and procedures relating to the organizational unit
• Oversee personnel management and activities for assigned departments
• Develop and administer the budget
• Serve as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement
• Report quality issues, trends, and losses to management
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Drive improvement initiatives with a strong focus on reducing Cost of Quality (COQ)
• Maintain the facility's compliance with ISO and API QMS requirements

Behavioral competencies:

• Developing Direct Reports
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Time Management
• Data-driven decision-making

Technical competencies:

• Kronos
• Oracle EBS
• Microsoft Office
• HCM
• PIMS
• Rig SMS
• Rig Office
• EON
• JIRA
• Cogno

Skills Required

• QMS: Strong working knowledge of API Q1, ISO 9001, API product specifications, monogram licensing, internal and external audits, and regulatory compliance. Preferably, 5+ years of direct experience managing API certifications and maintaining QMS compliance
• Manufacturing experience: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, inspection methods, product specifications, and quality control practices. Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve technical quality challenges
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify systemic quality issues, perform root cause analysis, implement effective corrective actions, and drive measurable reductions in Cost of Quality (COQ), scrap, rework, and customer complaints
• Strong leadership and change management: Proven experience managing difficult teams, overcoming resistance to change, building trust, resolving conflicts, and holding employees accountable. Must be capable of driving organizational and cultural change without losing team engagement
• 8–10 years of experience in a related field, with a demonstrated record of successful management
• 5 years of experience in API product certifications and monograms
• Ability to manage the budget for the assigned department
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings
• Ability to train and lead others
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• ASQ certification preferred
• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Work Setup: 100% onsite. No hybrid or remote work option is available

Pay Rate/Salary

• $145,000.00-$155,000.00/per annum. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors