Manufacturing Engineer, Oil & Gas

Quest Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global in Houston, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements and production support across industrial environments. The role focuses on increasing productivity, quality, and safety while reducing costs.

You will develop work instructions, conduct time studies, design fixtures, and collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and suppliers. A Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and 5–10 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering and 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience in process development, production support, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and QC work methods.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, quality issues, and rework activities.
• Manage Concession Requests, QNotes, and manufacturing change activities.
• Drive machine and process improvement projects.
• Interface with suppliers, technology teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Support

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

CAD Tools

ERP/MRP

Process Documentation

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Our ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, and continuous improvement within industrial, energy, Oil & Gas, or discrete manufacturing environments. The candidate should be capable of improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting production operations, resolving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively across engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and supplier teams.

What You Will Do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and QC work methods.
• Conduct time studies and process analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, quality issues, and rework activities.
• Manage Concession Requests, QNotes, and manufacturing change activities.
• Drive machine and process improvement projects.
• Interface with suppliers, technology teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience in process development, production support, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with BOM management and engineering change control.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
• Experience in fixture/tooling design and process optimization.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital manufacturing platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, industrial equipment, or high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, SPC, and manufacturing risk assessment methodologies.

Pay Range: 70000 to 80000 USD

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

Onsite: This role is considered an on-site position located in City/Town Name, State

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability