Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Ops & NPI Support

Baker Hughes; Minden (NV); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programmes

401k/Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes, improve product quality, and boost efficiency on the production floor. You will work with operators, technicians, quality engineers, and leadership to identify issues and implement sustainable manufacturing solutions.

The role supports new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, with a hands-on approach to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on the production floor and communicate with technical teams.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and improve standard work instructions, process flows, and manufacturing procedures.
• Assist in designing tools, fixtures, and equipment to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Support new product introductions by helping define manufacturing requirements and validating processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

On-floor communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes, improve product quality, and boost efficiency on the production floor. You will work with operators, technicians, quality engineers, and leadership to identify issues and implement sustainable manufacturing solutions.

The role supports new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, with a hands-on approach to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with business goals.