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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
Job Description:
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality function across DCN operations in APAC, ensuring products meet SLB and client expectations while building and maturing quality systems for a growing product line. This role plays a key interface with customers and suppliers, requiring a confident and professional presence, along with the ability to define and implement quality requirements in an evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the quality strategy for DCN APAC
- Define and establish quality requirements for new and evolving products
- Act as the primary quality interface with customers, ensuring strong communication and trust
- Develop and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes across APAC operations
- Establish quality control plans, inspection strategies, and testing requirements
- Monitor quality performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
- Oversee non-conformance, deviation, and Product Quality (PQ) processes
- Drive supplier quality performance, particularly with contract manufacturing partners
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations
- Lead audits (internal, supplier, and customer) and ensure readiness at all times
- Develop and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and support staff
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure quality is built into the product and process
Qualifications& Experience:
- 7–10+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing or quality management
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineered product environments
- Experience working with customers in a client-facing quality role
- Experience building or maturing quality systems for new or evolving products preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
Technical /Functional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO or equivalent)
- Experience developing quality plans, inspection/test procedures, and control strategies
- Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.)
- Familiarity with supplier quality management and contract manufacturing environments
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
- Experience with quality metrics, reporting, and statistical tools
Leadership /Behavioral Expectations:
- Confident, professional, and composed in front of customers
- Strong ability to influence and hold teams accountable to quality standards
- Structured thinker with the ability to build systems from ambiguity
- High ownership and accountability for product quality outcomes
- Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
