API 16D Quality Engineer - Remote Part Time

remote, part-time Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation

  of API Q1-compliant Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee the

  API 16D certification roadmap

  , ensuring alignment with technical requirements, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Support the

  preparation of quality documentation

  including Quality Manual, Quality Plans, ITPs, Control of Non-Conformities, CAPA, and internal audit programs.
• Assist and guide engineering and production teams in creating compliant

  design files, pressure testing records, welding procedures (WPS/PQR)

  , and component traceability documentation per API 16D.
• Review or help prepare

  Design Dossiers and API 16D Monogram documentation

  , including product specification, FAT protocols, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and prepare the team for

  API audits and Monogram inspections

  , including mock audits and gap analyses.
• Advise on vendor qualification, material certification (MTRs), and pressure-rated equipment compliance.
• Provide mentorship and remote support to Tunisia-based teams to meet QMS and API Monogram requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience

  in oilfield equipment quality or certification roles, including

  direct involvement with API Q1 or API 16D projects

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  API Q1, API 16D

  , and related standards (e.g., API Monogram Program, ASME BPVC, ISO 9001).
• Proven ability to lead or support

  initial certification processes

  (API Q1 & API 16D).
• Strong skills in

  documentation control

  , QMS setup, audit preparation, and compliance verification.
• Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus).
• Prior experience with

  BOP control units, hydraulic systems, or well control equipment

  is a strong advantage.

Preferred:

• Experience working with

  API Monogram License applications

  , especially API 16D.
• Familiarity with other standards like

  API 6A, 16C, or 17D

  is beneficial.
• Experience working in

  low-to-medium volume custom manufacturing environments

  .
• Experience with cost optimization

What We Offer:

• Flexible, part-time remote work arrangement. (yearly visits to Tunisia workshop for audit preparation)
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to help a growing company

  achieve its first API certifications

  .
• Long-term collaboration potential as we expand regionally in the energy sector.