Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact With Us
At Vallourec, quality isn’t a function — it’s a promise to our customers and each other. We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer (SrQE) to play a critical leadership role in strengthening plant-level quality, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring customer requirements are consistently met. This role is ideal for a seasoned quality professional who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys influencing outcomes through collaboration and expertise.

Your Role at a Glance
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will serve as a technical and cultural leader within the plant’s Quality organization, aligning internal processes with customer expectations while driving sustainable improvement.

• Champion safety-first behaviors and embed “fail-safe” thinking into quality routines
• Translate the Voice of the Customer into actionable improvement targets (Claims, NCRs, NQC).
• Lead and own the 8D problem-solving process, ensuring depth, rigor, and long-term prevention.
• Analyze quality metrics, trends, and leading indicators to drive strategic improvement roadmaps.
• Partner with Process Engineering, Production, and OpEx teams on defect-reduction initiatives.
• Conduct statistical analysis to identify root causes and guide data-driven countermeasures.
• Serve as a quality systems gatekeeper, ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Support and coordinate internal audits and post-corrective-action verification.
• Lead cross-functional quality projects without direct authority, influencing outcomes through expertise.
• Coach and mentor others in quality tools, methods, and mindset.
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Quality Manager.
• Promote deployment and sustainability of the Drive+ Quality Technical System.

What Sets You Apart
We’re looking for a confident quality leader with strong technical depth and the ability to influence at all levels:

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing quality experience, preferably in heavy industry or steel.
• Deep working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical capability, including statistical data analysis.
• Experience driving quality improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate, coach, and motivate others.
• Proven ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
• Self-driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or quality-related discipline)
• Master’s degree preferred
• CQE or equivalent certification preferred
• ISO / API Q1 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification preferred
• Willingness to learn new standards deeply if not already familiar

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by mindset as much as experience. We value team members who:

• Lead with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively
• Take initiative and ownership without being asked
• Embrace continuous improvement and positive change
• Maintain high attention to detail and accountability
• Use feedback as a tool for growth
• Inspire pride in performance and customer satisfaction

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily sedentary with frequent computer-based analytical work
• Occasional travel (~10%) for customer engagement, benchmarking, and cross-site collaboration

How We Support Your Success
We’re committed to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive in a stable, essential industry. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): 4.5% company match with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave (birthing, non-birthing, and adoption)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable — it’s who we are. Every decision, every process, and every improvement is guided by our commitment to protect our people and deliver quality without compromise.