Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance

Company Profile

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.

Position Summary

This position will lead the development of strategy including transformational innovations designed to build a culture of proactive quality processes in Supplier Quality. This position will provide strategic leadership to deliver a best-in-class, reliable and compliant supply base. This position is accountable for leading the development of Enterprise Supplier Quality roadmaps, priority objectives, key strategic initiatives and alignment of primary stakeholders enterprise wide.

LOCATION:

- Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in office when required.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

- Leads the global strategy for Supplier Quality to drive best in class reliable and compliant supply base. Strategy must meet the current and future needs of Business Segments and Supply Chain Procurement to deliver products and services in both commercial and government industries across the globe.

- Develop the processes, procedures, and management systems for evaluating, approving, and maintaining Supplier Quality performance.

- Support Procurement strategic initiatives by ensuring engaged, productive resources are assigned and projects are aligned with overall strategic roadmap.

- Develop and maintain a deep partnership with procurement to shape strategic plans for management of all aspects of the supplier lifecycle.

- Define and maintain the supplier quality management program, including risk management, quality assurance agreements, quality control plans, supplier performance management, supplier surveys and audits, and supplier inspection plan/method evaluations.

- Controls and Maintains addition of new suppliers and/or changes to the Approved Supplier List.

- Drive effective root cause analysis investigations, demonstrating the judgment to challenge suppliers or internal teams when necessary to achieve sustainable corrective actions.

- Ensure Business Segments supplier quality needs are captured, defined, and considered for inclusion in the Enterprise Supplier Quality Roadmap.

- Manage the Supplier Quality Center of Excellence (COE) comprised of directly managing Supply Quality Engineers (SQEs) and indirectly Quality Engineers globally.

- Assess supplier process capability in connection with new product development, initial supplier selection, and specification improvements.

- Work with Supply Chain Managers (SCM) and Quality Managers to identify potential suppliers who are at risk and team-up with other cross-functional groups to plan and execute recommended supplier quality improvements.

- Work with Business and Function Leaders to understand the critical requirements and changes that may affect the supplier management plan.

REQUIRED:

- Establish a risk-based annual supplier audit schedule and resource its execution.

- Work with SCM and Quality Managers to analyze non-conformance data, facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.

- Identify and coordinate the requirements to deliver Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs).

- Actively communicate with SCM Buyer/Receiving team to ensure all dispositioned NC parts to/from vendor are handled timely with proper documents (RMA/EMO).

- Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.

- Develop Supplier Quality programs with key suppliers to ensure Oceaneering’s quality needs are met; work directly with supplier locations to assist with problem resolution and opportunities for optimization.

- Analyze and rationalize product and supplier specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility.

- Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.

- Produce written standards, processes, procedures, reports and make presentations.

- Develop and implement a supplier scorecard program based on risk and criticality and provide routine performance feedback to suppliers.

- Provide training to critical suppliers whose capability falls short of established expectations.

- Work with SCM, HSE, Sustainability Office to establish and renew supplier code of conduct.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

- 10+ years of experience in Quality / Supplier Quality Engineering positions.

- Ability to demonstrate experience with quality systems and leading continuous improvement processes.

- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS requirements.

- Knowledge of various quality systems, tools, and methodologies.

- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people, and be able to function independently.

DESIRED:

- Qualified and competent as an ISO 9001 or supplier lead auditor.

- Project management experience preferred.

- Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

- Experience with establishing and maintain strategy, goals, and objectives.

- Experience with development and implementation of standards and procedures.

- Ability to maintain department priorities and effectively manage team’s time to meet operational needs and desired outcomes.

- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively; have excellent organizational skills; use sound judgement and take personal initiative.

- Skilled in Oceaneering Operational Process Assets such as (but not limited to) the Microsoft Productivity Platform, Oracle PeopleSoft, SmartSolve, and other appropriate software.

Additional Information

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.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.