Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, NPI & Production Planning

Weatherford; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Texas to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and production planning activities. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, new product introductions, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with experience in machining, welding, coatings, grinding, painting, and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, coatings, grinding, painting, or related operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing launches for new and revised products.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing data.
• Create and manage production schedules to support customer demand and operational requirements.
• Monitor capacity, material availability, and production priorities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve productivity, reduce waste, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness and accurate product costing.
• Prepare manufacturing procedures, work instructions, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Support quoting, order management, and production planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Statistical Process Control

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Weatherford is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Texas to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and production planning activities. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, new product introductions, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with experience in machining, welding, coatings, grinding, painting, and ERP/MRP systems.