Quality Engineer

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The Quality Engineer will provide critical support to business units across the Rest of Americas (ROA) and Guyana (GOA) by implementing and sustaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and related tools/processes. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance business performance, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and improve on-time delivery. The Quality Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across both regions to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, enabling operational excellence and long-term business success.

The Quality Engineer will provide critical support to business units across the Rest of Americas (ROA) and Guyana (GOA) by implementing and sustaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and related tools/processes. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance business performance, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and improve on-time delivery. The Quality Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across both regions to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, enabling operational excellence and long-term business success.

This U.S.-based hybrid position includes both remote and in-office work, with schedules set by the manager based on business needs. The role may involve travel to domestic locations and occasional international trips to Guyana to support quality initiatives and operational improvements

* Provide support and leadership to the site, proactive quality programs including DFMEA, PFMEA, COPQ reduction projects, incident investigation and waste reduction projects.

* Ensure requirements that are critical to quality (CTQ's) are defined, understood and aligned with current capabilities and are managed to ensure conformance.

* Develop processes that are based upon items deemed Critical to Quality (CTQ's), and Critical to Process (CTP's),

* Actively facilitate continuous improvement projects with a cross functional team. Support execution and activities close out with the team.

* Conduct quality-based risk assessments to determine the criticality of activities performed, and the competence of affected employees.

* Develop a comprehensive understanding of our customer quality requirements.

* Provide support to the Planning, Proposal, and Development process. - (risk, RFQ review, exceptions etc.).

* Review, approve and provide comment on specifications, drawings, plans and procedures.

* Understand when and how to establish requirements of Gage Calibration and perform, validate Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

* Develop, maintain, ensure implementation and evaluate conformance to inspection and testing plans (ITPs), Incoming Quality Control plan (IQCPs), quality plans.

* Facilitate/support external audits for site certifications verify and distributing work to BU as necessary, internal and external audit

* Provide QA/QC support to all client projects as assigned. Support entails but it is not limited to risk management, quality reporting, audit management and other project related activities.

* Prepare and troubleshoot corrective actions in relation to system related nonconforming events/near hits, adopting promoting and coaching robust root cause methodologies.

* Quantify, and analyze COPQ data and metrics reporting to local and global management.

* Support process monitoring and measurement processes through the development and implementation of statistical process control, where applicable.

* Work closely with Technical Assurance and Program Management to support the establishment of product and process control procedures, as well as quality triggers within the production and/or service process.

* Ensure the independent asset, product, and component inspection function is in accordance with industry standards, regulatory statutes, and customer requirements.

* Compile and maintain detailed project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.

* Compile and maintain detailed client specific Product Inspection & Test Plans

* Serve as Quality representative for client and 3rd party inspection site audits/meetings/visits and coordinate with Quality Control for witnessing a test.

* Utilize the Smart Solve online system to manage the fundamentals of quality assurance, provides meaningful data to the business leaders to drive improvement and align with the strategic direction.

* Support the customer satisfaction and loyalty processes.

* Support the organization's drive towards excellence in Health and Safety performance.

* Support includes but is not limited to conducting Stop observations, attending HSE related meetings, supporting HSE improvement projects and any other related task deemed appropriate by the Manager.

* Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field, preferably in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  
• 3-5 years working experience as a Quality Engineering/Quality Process Analyst with demonstrable evidence of systems and process improvement.
  
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
  
• Must have working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and/or ISO/IEC 17025 requirements (Only for personnel supporting IMDS)
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Able to work a Hybrid Work Schedule out of Morgan City, Louisiana
  
• Ability to travel domestically and international as assigned.
  

DESIRED:

* Qualified and competent as an ISO 9001 lead auditor

* Green Belt certification

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Team Leadership/ Decision Making/ Planning and Organizing/ Developing Others:

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships through active communications.

* Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively.

* Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority.

* Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

* Skill to effectively manage time and organize information to meet operational needs and desired outcomes.

* Treats others fairly and with respect.

* Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.

* Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.

* Seeks out new learning experiences.

* Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.

Health and Safety/ Technology/ Stress Management/ Flexibility:

* Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention.

* Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public.

* Skill to work effectively under pressure.

* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions.

* Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate).

* Be able to perform basic field calculations.

* Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance.

Client Focus / Communication / Ethics and Integrity:

* Ability to determine and meet customer needs.

* Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service.

* Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner.

* Solves customer problems quickly and effectively.

* Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

* Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality.

* Respond politely to members of the community.

* Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers.

* Responding in a positive manner to supervision, co-workers, personnel, internal and external clients, etc.

* Ability to accept responsibility for your actions.

* High standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and ethical behavior

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.