Supplier Quality Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our Quality team. This role will be responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver high-quality materials, components, and services that meet our technical and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing background, with proven experience in machining, welding, and fabrication processes, as well as a basic working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ASME Section VIII.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure they meet quality and delivery requirements.

- Plan, perform, and document supplier audits, with a focus on machining, welding, fabrication, and special processes.

- Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including material certifications, welding procedures, and inspection reports.

- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve nonconformances, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and drive continuous improvement.

- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to establish quality requirements for externally supplied parts and services.

- Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented by suppliers.

- Support the qualification of new suppliers and materials, including first article inspections and capability studies.

- Monitor supplier performance metrics and generate reports for management review.

- Provide technical expertise and guidance to suppliers on machining tolerances, welding codes, and pressure vessel fabrication requirements.

Travel

- This position requires occasional travel—approximately 35% of the time—to visit supplier sites for auditing purposes; travel may involve short-distance trips by vehicle or air travel to remote locations.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or quality engineering, preferably in pressure vessels, or rotating equipment industries.

- Strong hands-on knowledge of machining, welding, and fabrication processes .

- Experience with supplier quality management, audits, and performance evaluation.

- Strong problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis and corrective action tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems .

- Familiarity with ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels) requirements.

- Experience in non-destructive testing (NDT), machining, fabrication and related quality processes.

- Certified Auditor (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent) is a plus.

- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly).

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year