Long applicationsign-up on Oracle

Engineer- Operational Excellence

NOV • Petroleum & Mining Engineering • Oil & Gas • Bachelor's Degree • 1 day ago
Smart Apply
Similar jobs
1,998,145open jobs
118,225companies
248,638added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $24k – $52k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Sohar)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. NOV scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match

NOV

NOV is a US oilfield equipment and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, supplying drilling rigs and rig components, downhole tools, drill pipe, artificial lift, completion and production equipment and aftermarket services to the oil and gas industry. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it traces its heritage to 1862 and took its current form as National Oilwell Varco in the 2005 merger of National Oilwell and Varco International, with sites in the US, Brazil, Norway, India and Saudi Arabia. It hires assembly and shop technicians, welders and painters, quality, mechanical and robotics engineers, field service technicians, project managers and accountants.
nov.com • HQ: Houston, United States • Petroleum & Mining Engineering • Oil & Gas • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2005
Tech stack of NOV
The Engineer - Operational Excellence will spearhead site-wide initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the QA department (FG 3069-040-00515 QA - General - 4300), you will supervise the QC team, ensure rigorous inspection and testing, maintain product traceability, manage non-conformance controls, uphold the Quality Management System, support internal and external audits, and lead root-cause analyses with corrective actions and data-driven performance reviews.
  • Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site.
  • Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal and external audits.
  • Lead root-cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management.
  • Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply-chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals.
  • Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
  • Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles.
  • Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Effective communication and leadership abilities to supervise cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, SPC tools).
Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
1,998,145 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Industrial Engineering
Similar stack
Same company
Sohar
$64k – $112k per year • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • United States
Apply
$50k – $88k per year • Hybrid • Full-Time • 2+ years exp • Master's Degree • United States
Apply
$48k – $63k per year • Hybrid • Full-Time • Bachelor's Degree • Raleigh
Apply
$90k – $112k per year • In office • Full-Time • 7+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Denver
Apply
≈ $13k – $30k per year (Estimated) • In office • Dzerzhinsk
Apply
≈ $34k – $77k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Reynosa
Chips/EDA
Statistical Process Control
SpaceTech
FMEA
MedTech
CAPA
Apply
quality engineer 1 day ago
≈ $24k – $52k per year (Estimated) • In office • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Hungary
Chips/EDA
Statistical Process Control
SpaceTech
FMEA
Apply
≈ $13k – $27k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Malaysia
Chips/EDA
Statistical Process Control
SpaceTech
GD&T
FMEA
MedTech
CAPA
Apply
Engineer, Process 1 day ago
In office • Zhuhai
Chips/EDA
Statistical Process Control
Apply
Remote (Bulgaria) • Bulgaria
DevOps
VMWare
Azure
Windows Server
Hyper-V
Incident Management
Linux
DNS
Chips/EDA
Statistical Process Control
Management
ServiceNow
ITSM
Apply
CFD Engineer 1 day ago
≈ $45k – $77k per year (Estimated) • Hybrid • 3+ years exp • Master's Degree • Surrey
SpaceTech
ANSYS
STAR-CCM+
Apply
HSE Specialist 1 day ago
≈ $20k – $43k per year (Estimated) • In office • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Dammam
Apply
≈ $13k – $28k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Batam
Apply
≈ $50k – $91k per year (Estimated) • In office • Bachelor's Degree • Grand Bay
Design
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Apply
≈ $57k – $128k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Kalundborg
Apply
≈ $23k – $66k per year (Estimated) • In office • Sohar
Apply
Design Engineer 1 day ago
≈ $23k – $66k per year (Estimated) • In office • Sohar
Apply
Welding Engineer 1 day ago
≈ $23k – $68k per year (Estimated) • In office • Sohar
DevOps
AWS
Apply
Loadout Engineer 1 day ago
≈ $23k – $66k per year (Estimated) • In office • Sohar
Apply
Engineer Instrument 9 days ago
≈ $34k – $76k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Sohar
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
1,998,145 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.
Browse all jobs Get matched roles