Manufacturing Engineer

Lorven Technologies Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorven Technologies Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production in Oil & Gas. The role focuses on continuous improvement, process documentation, and cross‑functional problem solving on highly engineered equipment.

You will lead time studies, develop fixtures and tooling, maintain BOMs, and drive changes with engineering, quality, planning and suppliers. Onsite collaboration and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience in process development, production support, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with BOM management and engineering change control.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
• Experience in fixture/tooling design and process optimization.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital manufacturing platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and QC work methods.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, quality issues, and rework activities.
• Manage Concession Requests, QNotes, and manufacturing change activities.
• Drive machine and process improvement projects.
• Interface with suppliers, technology teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

BOM Management

QA Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer, Oil & Gas

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Exp: 5-10 Years

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, and continuous improvement within industrial, energy, Oil & Gas, or discrete manufacturing environments. The candidate should be capable of improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting production operations, resolving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively across engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and supplier teams.

What You Will Do:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and QC work methods.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, quality issues, and rework activities.
• Manage Concession Requests, QNotes, and manufacturing change activities.
• Drive machine and process improvement projects.
• Interface with suppliers, technology teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience in process development, production support, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with BOM management and engineering change control.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
• Experience in fixture/tooling design and process optimization.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital manufacturing platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oil & Gas, industrial equipment, or high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, SPC, and manufacturing risk assessment methodologies