QA/QC SUPERVISOR

About the Role
You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for the fabrication, assembly, inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing of drilling equipment including Top Drives, Catwalks, and Casing Drive Systems. Your role encompasses overseeing inspections and testing, managing a QA/QC team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting organizational quality objectives through continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Quality Supervision: Supervise and coordinate QA/QC activities for drilling equipment.
• Inspection & Testing Oversight: Ensure inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests are conducted according to specifications and industry standards.
• QA/QC Team Management: Assign and monitor daily inspection activities, provide guidance to inspectors, and ensure timely completion of quality activities.
• Welding & Fabrication Quality: Review welding documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Non-Conformance Management: Manage Non-Conformance Reports, support investigations and corrective actions, and escalate significant issues.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Quality: Coordinate supplier inspections and monitor supplier performance.
• Deviation & Technical Coordination: Coordinate with Engineering on material substitutions and ensure proper documentation.
• Quality Documentation: Review inspection reports and quality documentation prior to product release.
• Calibration Control: Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• QMS & API Compliance: Conduct QA/QC activities in line with the Quality Management System and API requirements.
• Audit Support: Participate in audits and coordinate preparation of quality records.
• Aftermarket & Operations Support: Provide QA/QC support for equipment repair, servicing, and warranty issues.
• Quality Reporting & Performance: Monitor inspection status and supplier performance, providing reports to management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and support initiatives for enhancing inspection practices and product quality.
• Authority & Escalation: Take appropriate actions for quality control, including stopping nonconforming work and escalating critical issues.
• Company Policies & Quality Objectives: Adhere to the company’s policies and established quality objectives.
• Decision-Making & Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with various teams to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Accountability: Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work while reporting nonconformities and risks.
• QHSE Objectives: Support the organization’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment objectives.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Certifications: Relevant certification in Welding Inspection, NDT, Quality Management, or API-related disciplines is preferred.
• Knowledge: Understanding of API Q1, API specifications, AWS/ASME requirements, and ISO 9001 principles is preferred.

Skills Requirements

• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Understanding of NCR processes, root cause analysis, and supplier quality control.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a QA/QC team.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proficient in technical reporting and Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound decision-making abilities and prioritization skills.

Experience Level

• Minimum 7–10 years of QA/QC experience in manufacturing or servicing of oilfield, drilling, or heavy mechanical equipment.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role in QA/QC is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with welding inspection and quality documentation processes.
• Experience in an OEM or oilfield equipment manufacturer is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with API Q1 audits and supplier inspections is preferred.