Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Quality

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 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.