What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Supervisor position at Patterson-UTI?
Detailed Description
- Supervise the daily activities of Quality Control Inspectors, including work assignments, prioritization, and overall team direction.
- Perform and support receiving, first article, in-process, non-destructive testing (NDT), and final inspections as needed.
- Provide immediate support to resolve issues affecting inspection processes and production schedules.
- Ensure inspection activities are completed accurately and in accordance with established quality standards and procedures.
- Train and develop inspectors on work instructions, inspection methods, measurement techniques, and quality processes.
- Communicate staffing, equipment, and operational needs to the Quality Manager.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Material Review Board (MRB), and Quality teams to resolve nonconforming material in a timely manner.
- Assist the Quality Manager with developing and implementing new inspection processes and work instructions.
- Monitor inspection processes and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and procedural requirements.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and quality throughout the inspection organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Strong knowledge of quality control processes and manufacturing inspection practices.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Experience documenting and processing nonconforming materials.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting production deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to learn additional web-based systems used for quality documentation and recordkeeping.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
- Experience supervising or leading quality inspection personnel preferred.
- Experience in receiving, in-process, final inspection, and NDT inspection activities.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
Preferred Certifications
- Quality-related certifications (ASQ or equivalent) preferred.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications preferred.
- Additional quality inspection certifications are a plus.
Additional Details
This position is a working supervisor role that requires regular movement between office and manufacturing environments to support inspection activities. The incumbent must be able to walk frequently throughout multiple production facilities, perform hands-on inspection work when needed, and work in varying manufacturing conditions. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours is required to support production schedules and business needs.
Employing subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Patterson-UTI) are equal opportunity employers and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.