Manufacturing Engineer

Nabors Industries; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Texas seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex capital equipment. You will bridge design engineering and shop floor operations to ensure manufacturability and on-schedule delivery.

You will lead process improvement, support product reliability, and apply Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and improve first-pass yield while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in capital equipment environments.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions and manufacturability assessments.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, routings, and production data management (ERP).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and MS Office.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across engineering, operations, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing and proposed manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency and manufacturability.
• Conduct time studies and process evaluations to optimize labor standards and workflow.
• Provide manufacturability input during product development for repeatable, cost-effective production.
• Offer hands-on technical support on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues and ensure standards are met.
• Lead value engineering and design-for-manufacturing initiatives to reduce cost and improve performance.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Design

Tooling & Methods Improvement

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Communication

Design for Manufacturability

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of complex capital equipment and mechanical systems. This role serves as the technical bridge between Design Engineering and shop floor operations, ensuring products are manufacturable, scalable, and delivered on schedule.

Through process innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, this role drives operational efficiency, product reliability, and successful deployment of manufacturing technologies supporting high-complexity, low-volume equipment manufacturing environments.

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

Primary Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Design, Tooling & Methods Improvement, Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate existing and proposed manufacturing processes supporting the fabrication, machining, coating, assembly, and testing of complex capital equipment and engineered products to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Conduct time studies and process evaluations to establish labor standards, optimize cycle times, and improve process flow, output, and resource utilization.
• Provide manufacturability input during product development to ensure design intent can be effectively translated into repeatable and cost-effective production processes.
• Provide technical expertise in fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly processes commonly utilized in high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lead value engineering and design-for-manufacturing initiatives to reduce cost, improve manufacturability, and enhance product performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Support & Technical Manufacturing Interface

Primary Skills: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, Design for Manufacturability, Problem-Solving

• Serve as the technical liaison between Design Engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced to specification and according to schedule.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and product requirements to identify manufacturing risks, production constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide hands‑on technical support on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues, resolve production constraints, and ensure adherence to engineering and process standards.
• Train and guide technicians and operators during first‑article builds, pilot runs, and implementation of new or revised manufacturing processes.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders, as needed, to assess materials, fabrication methods, and component manufacturability.

Quality, Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Primary Skills: Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Lean Manufacturing

• Establish and improve manufacturing standards, inspection methods, and testing approaches to ensure product and process quality.
• Analyze manufacturing issues, defects, and failures to identify root causes and implement corrective or preventive actions that improve reliability and performance.
• Contribute to product quality and reliability initiatives through process improvements, standardization, and engineering-driven problem solving.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, improve first-pass yield, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Engineering Change Management

Primary Skills: Change Control, Configuration Management, Impact Assessment, Execution Planning

• Create Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support the generation, review, and implementation of Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
• Manage the deployment of engineering changes across production, inventory, work-in-progress, and fielded aftermarket parts, ensuring timely and controlled implementation.
• Assess change impacts and recommend disposition plans for affected materials, assemblies, and products to minimize disruption and cost exposure.
• Support configuration consistency and traceability throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience within drilling equipment, heavy equipment manufacturing, construction equipment, earth‑moving equipment, industrial machinery, or other capital equipment manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical products
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions and manufacturability assessments
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, including BOM structures, routings, and production data management
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred) or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and leadership
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, coating, assembly, and inspection processes associated with complex engineered equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the manufacture of drilling equipment, heavy equipment, construction equipment, earth‑moving machinery, industrial equipment, or other complex capital equipment products
• Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• APICS or equivalent operations/supply chain certification
• Deep understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, coating, assembly, and testing processes used in high‑complexity, low‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with failure analysis, root cause investigations, and reliability improvement
• Experience supporting global manufacturing deployment, training, or technology transfer
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and support extended assignments
• Experience supporting or leading manufacturing technology implementation projects