Director of Quality

Director Of Quality – Oil & Gas Manufacturing & Fabrication

Location: Abilene, TX 79606 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: $90,000–$130,000 (flexible for highly qualified candidates)

An established oil and gas equipment manufacturer with over 30 years of industry presence is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead and oversee all quality assurance, quality control, and compliance operations across its manufacturing and service divisions. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving strategic quality initiatives while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution on the production floor. The Director of Quality will serve as the senior authority on ASME Code compliance, API Monogram requirements, fabrication standards, and coating processes — ensuring every product meets rigorous industry and customer expectations. Leading a team that includes two Quality Supervisors and approximately 15 QC Inspectors, this individual will "run the show" for quality across the organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Leadership and Strategy
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company-wide Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Establish measurable quality objectives aligned with corporate goals and customer requirements
  • Serve as the senior quality advisor to executive leadership
  • Drive a culture of first-time quality and accountability throughout the organization
• Manufacturing and Process Quality
  • Oversee quality functions for fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and final inspection operations
  • Ensure compliance with ASME Code, API Monogram requirements, and customer specifications
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production to proactively prevent defects
  • Maintain active presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and compliance
• Compliance, Audits, and Certifications
  • Act as primary contact for ASME, API, and customer audits
  • Lead internal audits and management reviews
  • Maintain all documentation, procedures, and records required for regulatory and customer compliance
  • Ensure ongoing audit readiness across facilities
• Nonconformance and Continuous Improvement
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
  • Track and analyze quality metrics, nonconformances, and customer feedback
  • Drive continuous improvement using data-driven decision making
• Supplier and Vendor Quality
  • Establish supplier quality standards and evaluation processes
  • Address supplier nonconformances and collaborate on corrective actions
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Supervisors and QC Inspectors
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance management
  • Promote cross-functional quality awareness across manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality
• 8+ years of quality leadership experience within an oil and gas manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Strong working knowledge of ASME Code and API Monogram requirements
• Deep understanding of welding, fabrication, coating, and pressure vessel manufacturing processes
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing QMS systems
• Demonstrated success implementing corrective actions and systemic quality improvements
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• ASQ certifications (CQA, CQE)
• Six Sigma certification
• ISO Lead Auditor certification
• Experience with oilfield equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, or modular systems manufacturing
• Experience overseeing quality operations across multiple facilities

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Leadership role overseeing company-wide quality operations Direct impact on ASME and API-certified manufacturing processes Established organization with 420 employees and strong market presence Immediate 401(k) enrollment with 3% company match Executive-level visibility with CEO-backed approval to hire Opportunity to shape and strengthen quality culture across fabrication operations