Supplier Quality Engineer

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.

OVERVIEW:

Set your course with Oceaneering, the global leader in cutting-edge technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. Here, we don’t just recognize your innovative contributions—we celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You’re not just starting a job; you’re defining a unique career journey.

So, if you’re prepared to advance your professional journey and create meaningful impacts, the future you’ve envisioned is ready and waiting with us.

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure that our suppliers of custom engineered hardware are capable of consistently and reliably manufacturing / fabricating hardware to Oceaneering purchase orders via design drawings, specifications, and requirements with minimum oversight, inspection, or rework. The Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer:

Support projects, programs, and new development by providing technical input and guidance on manufacturing techniques to suppliers of custom hardware in precision machining, welding, coatings, and raw materials.

Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), First Article Inspection (FAI) development, Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) documentation, assessing design manufacturability, constructability, clarification of specifications, understanding / application of quality codes, process enhancements, and improvements.

Lead FAI, ITP, Pre-production meetings, and investigations Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Evaluate and mitigate supplier production risks in the early phase of manufacturing / fabrication.

Work with suppliers to develop and implement best practices and supplier development that target defect prevention, variation, and waste.

Lead investigations and conduct root cause analyses, provide recommendations for improvement to resolve problems and prevent schedule delays.

LOCATION:

- Houston, Texas

- Requires periodic work at site, travel to supplier sites; otherwise, a hybrid position.

Duties And Responsibilities

TECHNICAL REVIEWS OF ENGINEERING DRAWINGS:

- Review engineering drawings, applicable specifications, and standards to ensure the manufacturability of fabrications and assemblies.

- Review bid or purchase order packages for custom hardware to ensure proper callouts of specs, Quality Codes, and any weldment items that may present an issue for the supplier during manufacturing.

- Liaise with Engineering and Welding SME to resolve issues with engineering documentation, missing weld symbols, callouts, wrong parts on BOMs, and incomplete or unclear drawings.

- Lead and/or participate in supplier pre-production meetings, technical interchange discussions, and problem resolution discussions.

- Lead investigations using RCA tools of failures that may include both supplier and OII responsibilities.

STANDARD WORK:

- Participate in supplier selection, lead supplier audits.

- Interface with Engineering, SCM Category Managers and Regional Supplier Managers.

- Support technical status meetings.

- Act as Senior SQE, support peer SQE’s in reviews of procedures, drawings, machining improvements, etc.

- Perform routine Quality activities such as retrieving and reviewing supplier performance data, writing non conformances / CAPAs, and work with suppliers to resolve identified issues or defects.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with review and revision of global supplier quality procedures.

- Review of supplier corrective action plans.

- Lead supplier development activities.

- Prepare and present status presentations related to suppliers’ performance.

- Oversee performance of a select set of suppliers aligned with SCM team focus.

- Review PO package, i.e., drawings, specs, and standards to ensure design is suitable for manufacturability.

- Recommend and/or lead cost improvement activities related to areas of responsibility.

- Maintain good working relations, coordinate/ integrate with shop personnel, write reports.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education, training, and experience.

- Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing,

- Proficient with precision machining, forging, and casting,

- Ability to read and interpret complex design drawings & related specs, etc.

- Proficient with NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT) and how they are applied to structural fabrication.

DESIRED:

- 10-15 years of manufacturing experience with small and large fabricated components

- Training or hands-on experience in fundamentals including Lean, Six Sigma, and Visual Management

- Experience in basic Quality tools; 8D, first pass yield, FTQ, investigations, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, NC/CAPA, etc.

- Familiarity with typical structural materials, including carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, and aluminum.

- Knowledge of mechanical and metallurgical testing.

- Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

- Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

- 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.

- Treats others fairly and with respect.

- Ability to communicate and present at various level of management.

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

- Ability to establish and maintain tasks priorities.

- Seeks out new learning experiences.

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.

How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.