Quality Engineer I

The Quality Engineer supports the business unit by executing and improving the Oceaneering Quality Management System (QMS) and associated tools, enabling measurable improvements in product/service quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance. This role plays a key part in reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), strengthening compliance, and driving operational excellence through data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

ESSENTIAL

· Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements, and translate these into clear, actionable standards and processes.

· Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and project management teams to identify and resolve quality issues, often in fast-paced or time-sensitive situations.

· Lead or support root cause investigations for nonconformances, using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and fault-tree analysis; develop robust, sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

· Provide quality engineering support across the planning, proposal, development, and execution phases of client projects, including risk assessments, metrics reporting, audit readiness, and quality planning.

· Prepare, maintain, and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans, as well as client-specific Inspection & Test Plans, ensuring traceability and compliance with contractual requirements.

· Support and occasionally facilitate internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 compliance activities.

· Collect, analyze, and report nonconformance, COPQ, and process performance data, identifying trends and recommending improvement initiatives.

· Utilize the SmartSolve QMS to document quality events, track corrective actions, and support continuous improvement workflows.

· Contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty initiatives by providing timely, accurate quality data and supporting customer-facing quality reviews.

· Support Oceaneering’s commitment to excellent Health, Safety, and Environmental performance by integrating HSE considerations into quality processes.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

· Participate in continuous improvement events (Kaizen, Gemba walks, process mapping).

· Assist with supplier quality activities, including qualification, monitoring, and supplier NCR follow-up.

· Contribute to digitalization efforts (improving dashboards, automating reports, etc.).

· Support configuration management and documentation control improvements.

· Engage in early-career leadership opportunities such as presenting CAPA outcomes, sharing best practices, or leading small improvement projects.

REQUIRED

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field (Quality, Mechanical, Electrical, or related). Equivalent experience considered.

· 0-2 (P1) or 3-5 (P2) years of professional experience in Quality Engineering or continuous improvement (internship experience qualifies).

· Must be a US citizen.

· Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive process improvements.

DESIRED

· Coursework or hands-on academic projects related to quality engineering, reliability, statistics, or process improvement.

· Training or working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.

· Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or statistical analysis tools.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data-driven reporting.

· Experience with TIPQA or another QMS software platform.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation $66,400.00 - $93,600.00