Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

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

The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that suppliers and subcontractors (collectively referred to as suppliers) are capable of consistently and reliably delivering goods or services that satisfy Oceaneering’s and its customer's design, specifications, and requirements with minimum oversight, inspection, or rework. The SQE supports Oceaneering projects, programs, and development initiatives by providing technical input and guidance on manufacturing techniques, Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), metallurgy, materials, welding, machining, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) reviews, First Article Inspection (FAI) development, assessing design manufacturability, constructability, clarification of specifications, understanding of quality codes, process enhancements, and improvements. By evaluating and mitigating risk in the early phase of manufacturing / fabrication, the SQE assures the suppliers are in best position to deliver our hardware / service with first time quality, thereby allowing for lower costs, and on-time delivery. The SQE works with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that target defect prevention, variation, and waste. He or she also conducts root cause analyses, investigations, and provides corrections and recommendations for improvement to resolve problems and prevent schedule delays.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Work with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Engineering to define process parameters and criteria [Critical to Quality (CTQ) features] to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet Oceaneering product, process, or service requirements.

- Lead assessment, due-diligence, communication, and mitigation of supplier risk for assigned area of supply.

- Support SCM Category Management in establishing long-term strategic supplier development plans to facilitate product/service roadmaps and risk prevention strategies.

- Lead cross-functional teams in the qualification of suppliers of critical hardware / challenging engineering packages, through assessment of the suppliers’ manufacturing capability to fabricate and deliver our products/ services.

- Lead supplier development projects that gauge supplier process capability, reduce variation, improve capability, availability, and performance.

- Utilize advanced quality practices and tools to analyze risks and systemic issues and improve supplier quality.

- Perform supplier capability assessments and audits related to quality systems, process controls, and manufacturing capabilities.

- Measure, monitor, and improve supplier performance, reduce variation / waste, and Cost of Poor Quality.

- Manage the implementation and execution of supplier corrective action / preventive action plans.

- Lead problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers.

- Mentor and guide Quality Engineers and Project Engineers in supplier capability assessments and audits related to quality systems, process controls, and manufacturing capabilities.

- Lead change management to ensure flawless implementation of process changes.

- Participate in value engineering and supplier cost reduction activities.

- Assist suppliers with the understanding and execution of Oceaneering’s Quality Tenets.

- Produce well-written technical reports, develop, and make presentations.

- Undertake special projects as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or extensive equivalent technical experience.

- Extensive experience in Quality / Supplier Quality Engineering positions.

- Extensive experience working in an ISO9001 QMS (Quality Management System).

- Thorough understanding of basic manufacturing techniques; set-up, machining, casting, forging, NDE, dimensional, welding, and general mechanical design.

- Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings, specifications, and general knowledge of what is required in a complete. engineering / Purchase Order package to be provided to a supplier.

- Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems and principles and a variety of operational excellence processes.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with no supervision.

- Ability to utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance in the analysis of current and future products.

- Strong written and verbal communications.

- Develop technical reports, business correspondence, and create procedures, manuals.

- Ability to evaluate quality of manufacturing and production processes against good manufacturing practices, company purchase order specifications, engineering package, quality codes, etc.

- Ability to assess the effectiveness of suppliers’ quality controls and recommend improvements.

- Ability to develop First Article Inspection documents, review/recommend changes to supplier provided Inspection and Test Plans.

- Familiar with various machining and measurement devices (CNC).

- Skills to effectively present information and respond to questions.

- Understanding and familiarity with general industry standards (ASME BPVC.VIII, IX, AWS D1.1,1.6, ASTM, ANSI, etc.).

DESIRED:

- Knowledge of the Navy Quality Assurance and Certification programs, including Level 1, SUBSAFE, and DSS-SOC.

- Experience with Deep Submergence Systems.

- Knowledge of NAVSEA Acquisition Programs.

- Experience as a manufacturing engineer with materials, welding, machining, pressurized components.

- Qualified, competent, and certified as an ISO 9001 lead auditor.

- Project management experience.

- Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt), or equivalent certification.

- Experience in applicable mechanical, welding engineering disciplines .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, technical procedures, or government regulations.

- Advanced knowledge and ability to evaluate manufacturing and production processes.

- Advanced knowledge of government compliance and regulatory standards.

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

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. Annualized pay rate for this position: $119,00 - $161000.

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.