Quality Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

Job Summary:

The Quality Specialist II position plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the overall Quality department function both in Assurance and Control, with a focus on documentation, compliance and development.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Review material test reports (MTRs) and certificates of conformance (CoCs) against applicable purchase orders, drawings, material specifications, and customer requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of common manufacturing materials and grades to verify that reported chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat-treatment conditions meet specified requirements.
• Verify material traceability by matching heat or lot numbers on certificates to material markings, receiving records, and inspection documentation. Document missing or conflicting information and coordinate resolution with Quality Control, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Compile, review, and issue customer data books. Verify that material certificates, inspection reports, and other required records are complete and traceable before submission.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical quality records, including material certifications, inspection reports, and calibration records.
• Prepare weekly reports on nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Track due dates and closure status and follow up with assigned owners.
• Schedule inspections and third-party witness required by customers. Support Engineering with third party certification documentation and ensured complete inspection reports are filed.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to investigate quality issues, document findings, and implement assigned corrective actions.
• Support audits, procedure updates, employee training, and improvements to quality processes. Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain the nonconformance report (NCR) log from issuance through closure. Track assigned owners, due dates, and disposition status. Follow up on overdue items, verify required approvals and supporting documentation are on file, and summarize open items in weekly reports.
• Maintain the calibration register and schedule for measuring and test equipment. Coordinate internal and external calibrations, review and file calibration certificates, and notify Quality Control when equipment is overdue or found out of tolerance so it can be removed from service and any impact assessed.

Skills/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of common manufacturing materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel, and the ability to identify material grades and heat-treatment conditions.
• Ability to interpret material test reports (MTRs), certificates of conformance, engineering drawings, and purchase order requirements. Able to compare reported chemistry and mechanical properties with specification limits and verify heat or lot traceability.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality processes, including document control, calibration tracking, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and electronic recordkeeping systems to track quality activities and prepare accurate reports.
• Strong attention to detail, technical writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage priorities independently and coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment and applicable API, ASTM, or DNV requirements is preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Quality Role preferred.

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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