Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy industry seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide support for manufacturing and sourcing operations. The role includes developing manufacturing methods, improving quality control, and mentoring teams in Six Sigma methodologies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in manufacturing engineering.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years' manufacturing engineering experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training required.
• Ability to spend up to 40% of time on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves manufacturing methods and quality standards.
• Analyzes workforce utilization and designs efficient layouts.
• Mentors teams in problem-solving processes using Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree

Tools

AutoCad

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Provides Manufacturing Engineering support for Manufacturing and Sourcing Operations Oceaneering. Working with Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing, plans, directs, and coordinates supporting processes in manufacturing and sourcing operations.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL:

• Requires daily onsite attendance; this is not a remote-work position.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• Ability to spend up to 40% of time on the shop floor.
  

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Works with the Quality Organization to improve and/or develop appropriate quality control standards to support new and existing projects and products.
• Analyzes and supports the planning of work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design, materials, tooling, and equipment needs to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Supports management, engineering, and others regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Identifies improvement opportunities by utilizing statistical methods to analyze existing operations and estimates future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Validates supplier production processes prior to production or at initial run-off.
• Lead and coach cross functional strategic improvement initiatives.
• Mentors cross-functional teams in the application of methodical problem-solving processes including the use of Six Sigma tools.
• Participates in or leads supplier audits to determine supplier performance capabilities.
• Reviews, approves and provides comment on specifications, drawings, plans and procedures.
• Prepares and troubleshoots nonconforming manufacturing and test documentation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

ADDITIONAL:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training/.
• Minimum eight (8) years' manufacturing engineering experience in manufacturing, design, quality or supply chain or related field.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• Ability to spend up to 40% of time on the shop floor.

DESIRED :

• Familiarity with HSSE and Quality standards in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Working Knowledge of AutoCad, MathCad, ANSYS, and SolidWorks (or compatible 3D modeling software).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.