Oceaneering · 2 hours ago
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $161K/yrOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that suppliers deliver goods or services that meet Oceaneering's requirements with minimum oversight, while also providing technical input and guidance on various manufacturing processes.
EnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyManufacturingOil and GasTransportation
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
Qualification
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.)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health and Wellness
Mental Health
Retirement Savings
Life and Disability
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Oceaneering
Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry.
Founded in 1964
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.54MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-08-14Grant· $0.54M
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1978-01-17IPO
Leadership Team
M
Martin McDonald
Senior Vice President, Subsea Robotics
J
J.Ramsay Cook
Principal Engineer
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