Quality Manager

About us(About SLB)

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.

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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