Engineer- Operational Excellence
Company: NOV Inc.
Role summary
Engineer- Operational Excellence is a full-time role at NOV Inc. in Sohar, Madhya Pradesh, India (on-site). Posted 2026-10-26. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Engineer- Operational Excellence
- Company
- NOV Inc.
- Location
- Sohar, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-26
You would play a central role here by leading site-wide improvements that directly impact safety, product quality, and overall team productivity. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants to take ownership of inspection processes and continuous improvement initiatives in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Job description
The Engineer – Operational Excellence will spearhead site‑wide initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the QA department (FG 3069‑040‑00515 QA – General – 4300), you will supervise the QC team, ensure rigorous inspection and testing, maintain product traceability, manage non‑conformance controls, uphold the Quality Management System, support internal and external audits, and lead root‑cause analyses with corrective actions and data‑driven performance reviews.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site.
Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards.
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal and external audits.
Lead root‑cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management.
Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals.
Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels.
Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles.
Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Hands‑on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability.
Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities to supervise cross‑functional teams.
Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, SPC tools).