Quality Manager - Downhole Manufacturing

Job Description

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that tools are being manufactured appropriately and efficiently, for supervising the inspections procedures of various tools/products to meet customer standards and manufacturing specifications. They are also responsible for quality audits, overseeing training of personnel on new procedures, investigating improper manufacturing procedures, monitoring third party inspections, and supporting corrective actions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise QA personnel.
• Ensure that area personnel are manufacturing and outsourcing products in compliance with proper procedures.
• Conduct HSEQ system, process and supplier audits, process and supplier qualification.
• Promote customer satisfaction and address customer complaints.
• Investigate improper HSEQ procedures, shipping errors, manufacturing errors, and troubleshoot for root causes.
• Communicate to management the status of on-going issues and methods for improving HSEQ system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage all relevant documentation as it relates to product quality, audits, manuals, inspections, and quality errors.
• Assist with creation/implementation of site procedures.
• Support and lead implementation and sustainment of initiatives using tools such as Lean Manufacturing, and other quality continuous improvement tools.
• Support and lead implementation and sustainment of BU competency program
• Coach, mentor, and help others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years relevant and direct experience in similar roles.
• Experience with quality assurance and tool service procedures.
• Post-secondary education desirable.
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills.
• Experience in conducting HSEQ system, process, supplier audits and document management.
• Skilled in investigating manufacturing errors and troubleshooting root causes.
• Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to assist with the creation and implementation of site procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• JDE
• TAT / ITRAX
• Kronos
• Achieve
• Knowledge Center
• HCM / HCM Talent 

This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing.

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit:  https://www.nov.com/Careers

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
 
With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.