Repair & Maintenance Quality Engineer- Barmer, Rajasthan, India

Job Description
The R&M Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all products, processes, and services meet internal quality standards and customer requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining and continuously improving the organization's Quality Management System (QMS). The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, process-driven approach to quality assurance—developing and executing quality plans, conducting audits, analyzing quality data, and driving cross-functional improvements to ensure product reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This position may require
up to 10% travel
, including site visits, supplier audits, or customer support as needed.

Responsibilities
*Quality Assurance & Compliance*

• Ensure adherence to Weatherford's Quality Assurance policies and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, maintain, and standardize QA documentation, including quality plans, inspection protocols, sampling plans, and work instructions.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with ISO 9001 standards and other regulatory or customer-specific requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and customer documentation to validate quality requirements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of inspections, test reports, audit findings, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

*Process Improvement & Quality Performance*

• Analyze quality performance data using tools such as SPC, Pareto charts, and control charts to identify trends and root causes of issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on reducing variability, eliminating defects, and improving first-pass yield.
• Support implementation of Quality Improvement Plans and Cost of Quality (COQ) reduction efforts.
• Promote best practices and standardized processes across departments to ensure consistent product and process quality.

*Non-Conformance Management*

• Lead or support the investigation and resolution of non-conformances, customer complaints, and audit findings.
• Track, trend, and report non-conformance data; implement CAPA strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop effective containment, corrective, and preventive actions.

*Cross-functional Collaboration*

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Repair & Maintenance (R&M), and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Provide QA support for new product introductions, process changes, and supplier quality issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers on QA topics, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.

*Risk & Safety Assurance*

• Participate in quality risk assessments and FMEAs to anticipate and mitigate risks to product quality and safety.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority in the event of safety concerns or critical quality non-conformances.

Qualifications
Job Location: Barmer, Rajasthan, India

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical), Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience with quality metrics, statistical analysis, and process capability assessments.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with quality management software (e.g., SAP, TrackWise, or similar) is an asset.
• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are a plus.

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About Us
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.