Quality Manager

Reports To: Director of Quality Location: Lincoln Manufacturing, Inc. – Houston, TX Facility Focus: API 5CT Range 3 OCTG threading and coupling operations Position Summary Lincoln Manufacturing LLC, an API Q1-certified OCTG threading and coupling manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Manager for its Houston facility. This role directs daily Quality Control operations on the Range 3 threading line, ensures compliance with API, ISO 9001:2015, and connection-licensor requirements, and manages the QC inspection workforce.

Hands-on, working experience with the full slate of premium and semi-premium connections run at this facility is required.

Responsibilities

Quality Operations Direct daily QA/QC operations on the Houston Range 3 threading line. Verify quality and quantity of incoming and finished material against applicable specifications. Determine disposition of out-of-specification/nonconforming product and material. Maintain authority to stop production when quality nonconformances are identified.

Maintain currency of QMS documentation, work instructions, and inspection forms for the facility. Approval of Work orders/Travelers before releasing to the shop floor. Communicate with Licensors and licensor representatives as required. Compliance & Audits Maintain facility compliance with API Q1, API 5CT/5B, and ISO 9001:2015.

Maintain audit readiness and licensor compliance for all premium and semi-premium connections run at the facility, including VAM 21, VAM Top, TCPC, TCBC, Metal One, GB connections, Precision, Arcelor. Mittal AM-RAZR/AM-BLADE, Rattler, and Bushmaster. Lead and support API surveillance audits and customer/licensor quality audits; participate in supplier audits and facility Management Review as assigned.

Manage corrective action requests (CARs) through root cause analysis, implementation, and closeout. Conduct internal audits and drive corrective/preventive action across the department. Support new connection and product qualification activities at the Houston facility as identified through gap analysis and customer interface.

Analyze specifications and statistical data to monitor process and product quality trends. Monitor and report facility-level KPIs against established quality targets; escalate to the Director of Quality when targets are not being met. Personnel Management Directly supervise QC inspectors/technicians on the Houston Range 3 line.

Conduct performance reviews, training, and certification tracking for direct reports. Recommend hiring, discipline, and staffing changes in coordination with the Director of Quality. Train production and QC personnel on connection-specific make-up requirements and quality standards. Assist the Director of Quality in developing and managing the Quality department budget for the Houston facility.

Reporting Prepare and present periodic quality reports to facility and corporate management. Communicate compliance and training needs to Operations.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education and direct OCTG/tubular quality experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Experience (Required) Minimum 8 years of experience in OCTG/tubular goods quality, threading and coupling manufacturing, in an API Q1 environment.

Direct, hands-on make-up and inspection experience with ALL of the following connections is required: VAM 21, VAM Top, TCPC, TCBC, Metal One, GB connections, Precision, Arcelor. Mittal AM-RAZR/AM-BLADE, Rattler, and Bushmaster. Prior supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing QC department. Certifications / Technical Knowledge Working knowledge of API 5CT, 5B, and Q1 requirements.

NDT background preferred (wet magnetic particle, UT, or EMI/MFL) ISO 9001:2015 QMS experience; internal/external audit experience preferred. Other Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production processes within the OCTG/tubular industry. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Training manager LMS and ETQ reliance experience preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication, given shop-floor workforce. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present quality data to management. Ability to work on the manufacturing floor and comply with all PPE/safety requirements.