Manufacturing Engineer

Kirby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Stevenson in Houston, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize and document manufacturing processes. The role involves entering and analyzing Oracle data, including routers and structured BOMs, and supporting lean initiatives at 10750 Telge Road.

The candidate will lead time studies, cost reviews, and engineering change orders, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring quality across production lines. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in oil & gas equipment
• Previous Oracle experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to lead and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and cost-effective manufacturing processes and solutions.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes by conducting time studies and costing reviews.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors; create SOPs and workflow diagrams.
• Create and maintain routers in Oracle for manufactured products.
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory.
• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues.
• Identify cost-effective technology solutions for current and new products.
• Improve efficiency by planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Lead LEAN implementations and Six Sigma projects.
• Establish new processes using LEAN concepts: standardized work, line balancing, layout optimization, and value stream mapping.
• Design testing methods with QA and ensure product/process quality.
• Produce KPIs and reports on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Oracle

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at 10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095.

Creating manufacturing processes, entering, and analyzing Oracle data such as routers and structured BOMs, reviewing costing and time data for processes, conducting lean manufacturing projects as well as other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing innovative and cost-effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products.
• Evaluates current manufacturing processes by conducting time studies and costing reviews.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors. Creates visual work instructions, standard operating procedures, and workflow diagrams to standardize shop processes.
• Create and maintain routers in Oracle for manufactured products.
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.
• Responsible for finding innovative and cost-effective technology solutions required to manufacture existing and new products.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques and the implementation of LEAN and use of Six Sigma tools.
• Responsible to ensure that new processes are established using LEAN concepts, such as: standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods. Works with quality department to create inspection standards and methods.
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Produce KPIs and metrics on the manufacturing process that can be viewed and reviewed by shop employees and management.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Answers questions and requests from both the floor and management.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government or industry regulations.
• Helps ensure manufacturing process and quality by keeping manufacturing equipment operational.
• Maintains process database.
• Ensure compliance to all group systems, guidelines, and policies.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to safety.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in oil and gas equipment.
• Previous Oracle experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Computer Skills

Oracle, MS Office, MS Project, SAP, SolidWorks, CAD, other.

Other Requirements

• Must facilitate good working relationships among employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Responsible for care of a broad variety of materials and experimental products.
• Responsible for care of standard office equipment and a variety of shop and test equipment.
• Contacts with persons inside or outside the company where matters discussed require resourcefulness, tact, and a working knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands

Stand: (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less; (Frequently) 10 lbs or less.

Walk: (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs; (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs.

Sit: (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs; (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs.

Handling/Fingering: (Frequently) 51-100 lbs; (Not Applicable).

Reach Outward: (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs; (Not Applicable).

Reach Above Shoulder: (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

Climb: (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less; (Frequently) 12 lbs or less.

Crawl: (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs; (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs.

Squat or Kneel: (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs; (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs.

Bend: (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs; (Not Applicable).

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (O-2.5+ hrs/day).

F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day).

C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

Work Environment

Office environment with shop environment exposure. Shop environment may not have air conditioning. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.