Package Quality Engineer V

Houston, Texas – No relocation package offered.Schedule:One year contract initially – extensions each year up to first oil (3.5 years estimated)Monday–Friday 40–45 hours per week – 1.5 OT after 40 hours Primarily office-based Occasional travel to supplier/vendor locations (~15%) Limited to no international travelRequired Qualifications:10–15 years of Quality Engineering experience within Oil & Gas projects Strong offshore project experience, preferably topsides/FPS experience Mechanical discipline background preferred Experience supporting EPC/EPCM project environments Strong understanding of vendor quality and package management Experience overseeing suppliers and fabrication quality activities Knowledge of rotating and static mechanical equipment packages Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to coordinate across multiple contractors and suppliers Preferred Experience:Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America offshore projects FPS, topsides, or major offshore production facility experience Experience working with Seatrium, Audubon, Exmar, or similar EPC organizations Familiarity with contractor quality systems and third-party inspection management This is a senior-level package quality oversight position focused on EPC coordination, vendor management, and contractor quality alignment — not hands-on inspection execution.You will support major offshore developments for the client, focusing on large-scale offshore FPS developments and will provide quality oversight across complex mechanical equipment packages during engineering, procurement, fabrication, and supplier execution phases.Key Responsibilities:Provide end-to-end quality oversight for mechanical equipment packages Interface with EPC contractors, engineering firms, vendors, and suppliers Oversee package quality execution for turbines, compressors, valves, and rotating/static mechanical equipment Participate in kickoff meetings, pre-production meetings, and quality alignment reviews Monitor and coordinate Third Party Inspection (TPI) activities Ensure contractors and suppliers meet the client’s quality requirements and project specifications Support package management activities throughout procurement and fabrication phases Review contractor quality documentation, procedures, and inspection strategies Drive quality communication across stakeholders, EPCs, and vendors Support supplier surveillance and vendor quality management activities Influence contractor performance and maintain alignment with project quality expectations Not Suitable For:Pure QC inspectors without engineering/vendor oversight experience Manufacturing-only backgrounds lacking Oil & Gas exposure Subsea-only candidates without transferable topsides/package experience