National Oilwell Varco
Supplier Development Engineer
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Job Description
- Req#: 19580
- Work in a team of highly skilled specialists to identify improvement potential in our supplier base based on long term strategies.
- Use a combination of Manufacturing Process Tools and data metrics to find areas of improvement in our supplier’s production processes and services.
- Develop suppliers to improve technical, quality, lead time, and cost aspects.
- Visit suppliers and work with them to thoroughly understand their product and processes.
- Educate our suppliers of NOV requirements and specifications.
- Enhance our suppliers’ knowledge of lean production and improvement processes.
- Work with suppliers to streamline processes and material flow to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Contribute to cost reduction efforts internally and externally by actively seeking and implementing opportunities for reduced costs.
- Work with engineering on design for manufacturability concepts.
- Support, help and follow up rapid implementation when decisions of improvements are made.
- Monitor that improvements are efficient and facilitate adjustments if needed.
- Facilitate and follow up when we realize improvement potential within our own organization.
- Assist the organization on technical issues.
- Perform Supplier audits in accordance with NOV Requirements, ISO 9001 and API Q1.
- Conduct supplier audits/assessments as required to support Rig Systems’ supplier quality program.
- Review First Article through onsite inspections or virtually based on job requirements.
- Milestone inspections of critical parts and processes.
- Support local Procurement team to provide assistance as necessary and requested.
- Review and approve Inspection Test Plans for suppliers when assigned.
- Assist with supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier performance when requested by Buyer, Category Manager or Management.
- Perform Weld Inspection to NOV and code requirements.
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree working within the manufacturing environment.
- Location: 6390 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston TX 77041.
- Willingness to travel either within the USA or internationally.
- Strong process orientation required.
- In depth knowledge of several of the following fields preferred: Materials, machining, welding, NDE, surface treatment, assembly, hydraulics, electric/Instrument, testing and/or quality control.
- Knowledgeable about industrial capabilities and proficient at navigating business practices and culture unique to the region.
- Certified Welding Inspector certification (CWI) is preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
- Previous auditing experience as an auditor or lead auditor is preferred.
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About the company
National Oilwell Varco is an American multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas.
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