Quality Auditor

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees.  VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you. Come join our team!

Summary: VES is looking for a Senior Quality Auditor  to join our team in Faridabad, India location. This person will be responsible for participating and leading internal/external (supplier) audits in line with the VES global integrated management system documentation, product realization documentation, and applicable external documentation (example; API Q1, ISO 9001). The quality auditor will have the authority to make decisions related to the audit process and will be responsible for gathering and analyzing information to make recommendations for compliance and improvements. This role will also include supporting the global management representation in all the management representative responsibilities.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of API Q1/ISO 9001.

• Establish, implement, and maintain processes needed for the quality management system.

• Report to the global management representative on site performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement.

• Initiate action(s) to address nonconformities.

• Promote awareness of customer requirements throughout the site.

• Conduct audits (internal and supplier) in accordance with VES global integrated management system documentation, product realization documentation, and external documentation (e.g., API Q1, ISO 9001, API 7-1, API 5CT, ASME, ASNT, etc.).

• Plan and execute audits in alignment with VES internal needs, customer needs, audit requirements, and applicable standards.

• Provide timely, clear, concise, and professional audit reports, highlighting non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and compliance strengths.

• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to guide them on corrective actions and improvements post-audit.

• Lead audit teams during auditing activities and decide on the outcome of audits based on collected evidence.

• Gain sufficient experience across the company’s and suppliers’ products and activities.

• Assist in training other auditors.

• Participate in audits by clients and accreditation bodies (e.g., API, DNV).

• Maintain all required audit credentials and undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

• Adhere strictly to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor and report supplier performance (e.g., cost, delivery, quality).

• Perform supplier initial evaluation and re-evaluation under the direction of Global QA and Global Procurement management.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in manufacturing 
• Qualified lead auditor (IRCA/Exemplar Global) against ISO 9001 

• Satisfactory completed an IRCA/Exemplar approved ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course  
• Detailed exposure in the oil & gas manufacturing, API Q1, API Standards and Monogram Program, ISO 9001, and Quality Management System Requirements.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Minimum 5-8 Years experience in as a qualified lead auditor.  

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.