Senior Quality Engineer

Individual contributor that is proficient in applying established standards within a defined work area and demonstrates the ability to apply established standards outside of a defined work area. Knowledge base typically acquired from several years of experience in a particular work area. Can manage and navigate ambiguous projects with minimal support from others. Experienced professional with adequate understanding of own job area. Can provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.

Provide support and leadership to the site, proactive quality programs including DFMEA, PFMEA, COPQ reduction projects, incident investigation and waste reduction projects. Ensure requirements that are critical to quality (CTQ’s) are defined, understood and aligned with current capabilities and are managed to ensure conformance. Develop processes that are based upon items deemed Critical to Quality (CTQ’s), and Critical to Process (CTP’s). Actively facilitate continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams. Support execution and activities close out with the team.

Conduct quality-based risk assessments to determine the criticality of activities performed, and the competence of affected employees. Develop a comprehensive understanding of our customer quality requirements. Provide support to the Planning, Proposal, and Development process (risk, RFQ review, exceptions etc.). Review, approve and provide comment on specifications, drawings, plans and procedures. Understand when and how to establish requirements of Gage Calibration and perform, validate Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

Develop, maintain, ensure implementation and evaluate conformance to inspection and testing plans (ITPs), Incoming Quality Control Plan (IQCPs), and quality plans. Facilitate/support external audits for site certifications, verify and distribute work to BU as necessary, internal and external audit. Provide QA/QC support to all client projects as assigned. Support entails, but is not limited to risk management, quality reporting, audit management, and other project-related activities.

Prepare and troubleshoot corrective actions in relation to system-related nonconforming events/near hits, adopting, promoting and coaching robust root cause methodologies. Quantify and analyse COPQ data and metrics reporting to local and global management. Support process monitoring and measurement processes through the development and implementation of statistical process control, where applicable. Ensure the independent asset, product, and component inspection function is in accordance with industry standards, regulatory statutes, and customer requirements.

Compile and maintain detailed project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans. Compile and maintain detailed client-specific Product Inspection & Test Plans. Serve as Quality representative for client and 3rd party inspection site audits/meetings/visits and coordinate with Quality Control for witnessing a test. Utilize the QMS online system to manage the fundamentals of quality assurance, provide meaningful data to business leaders to drive improvement, and align with the strategic direction. Support customer satisfaction and loyalty processes.

Support the organization's drive towards excellence in Health and Safety performance. Support includes but is not limited to conducting Stop observations, attending HSE related meetings, supporting HSE improvement projects, and any other related task deemed appropriate by the Manager. Consistently display required levels of engagement and a positive 'can-do' attitude while consistently supporting Oceaneering culture of Safety, Quality, ongoing learning and continual improvement. Any other roles or tasks as required to support our business needs.

Supervisory/Manager/Leadership Responsibilities

This position may have direct supervisory responsibilities and build relationships within and across teams, may coordinate and lead team workload and act as a mentor to other employees. Lead Group, mentor, coach, and manage staff within your team. Establish & lead the roll-out of best practices within your respective team. Become an active member of Rosyth's Extended Leadership Team, promoting and representing the Quality function.

Workload and Goals Management

Manage direct reports' general workload allocation across your respective teams. Manage direct reports' goals and objectives in line with the business's needs. Manage direct reports' Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in line with the site's and the department's needs.

Administrative Duties

Manage direct reports' holiday time and ensure relevant coverage needed across your respective team. Attend and actively contribute to departmental management meetings. Delegate for the Quality Manager as required in times of absence or conflicting/competing arrangements.

Responsibilities Required

• Suitably experienced in a relevant Quality Engineering/Continuous Improvement role with demonstrable evidence of systems and process improvement.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS requirements.

Desired

• Qualified and competent as a ISO 9001 lead auditor.
• Lean / 6 Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other related systems as required for the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to coach, mentor and guide other members of the quality team and wider business.