Manufacturing Engineer - Managed Pressure Drilling

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Houston, you'll design and improve manufacturing processes to optimize production efficiency while keeping costs down and maintaining high product quality. You'll solve technical problems in manufacturing and help implement new processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Design manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve quality and efficiency

Manage the launch of new or updated products

Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings

Design, test, and source tools and machinery for manufacturing

Identify and solve production bottlenecks and workflow issues

Prepare facility and equipment layouts using CAD software

Write technical procedures and reports

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Work with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill system

Collaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing teams on cost of goods sold

Work with global teams to implement manufacturing best practices

Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects

Monitor production and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Manage expenses within approved budgets

Skills/Education Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)

5-7+ years of manufacturing experience

Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles in manufacturing

Experience with workshop tools (test ovens, soldering equipment, ESD workstations)

Knowledge of machine design and special manufacturing processes

AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills

Self-motivated with strong leadership skills

Disposition of NCI - non conformance

Hands on problem solving

Experience with disassembly, reassembly and testing of pressure-controlled or pressure-contained mechanical equipment

Skills/Education Preferred

Lean Manufacturing experience or Green Belt/Black Belt certification

Oil & Gas manufacturing experience

Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel up to 10% annually

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.

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.

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.

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