The Role

Weatherford is seeking an experienced QC Manager to lead our quality control function at our manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. This role is responsible for driving quality performance through strong leadership, ensuring compliance with API standards, and delivering continuous improvement across QC processes.

You will lead and develop QC teams, manage functional KPIs, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency. This is a leadership-focused role with accountability for the effectiveness and performance of the QC function, not hands-on inspection.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the QC function, including supervisors, engineers, and inspectors
Drive functional KPIs including NCR closure, rejection reduction, and audit performance
Own and implement RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with API Q1 and applicable industry standards
Develop and standardize QC processes, work instructions, and inspection strategies
Oversee inspection planning and execution across all manufacturing stages
Manage third-party inspections and customer quality requirements
Ensure calibration, traceability, and compliance of all inspection and measurement systems
Partner with operations and engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes
Lead audits (internal, external, and customer) and ensure timely closure of findings
Build team capability through training, performance management, and appraisals

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years in quality control roles within manufacturing environments
At least 5 years of people management experience leading QC teams
Experience working in an API-regulated manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection methods, and machining processes
Proven track record in RCA, CAPA, and process improvement
Experience managing QC KPIs, audits, and quality systems
Ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work in Gujarat and operate in a plant-based environment

Why Weatherford

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimise their resources and realise the full potential of their assets. We combine innovative technology, proven experience, and a commitment to excellence to deliver results across the energy lifecycle.

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Join Us:

Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Quality Control Manager