Manufacturing Engineer / Science and Engineering

Weatherford; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement optimized manufacturing processes and systems. You will drive production efficiency with Lean methodologies while ensuring design for manufacturability and high-quality standards.

You will coordinate product launches and BOMs, develop tooling and layouts, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across global teams. The role requires strong knowledge of GD&T, machine design, AutoCAD, and MS Office, plus effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
• Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification
• Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of machine design, welding processes, and special processes (coating, grinding, elastomer manufacturing, painting, bonding, etc.)
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and dimensioning
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Mechanical Desktop a plus) and MS Office suite software
• Strong team leadership skills with ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Innovative problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Process Development: Design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve process capability, quality, and manufacturing readiness at the plant level
• Product Launch Coordination: Lead manufacturing launches for new or revised products, creating and updating BOMs and routings to reflect process improvements and Lean Manufacturing efficiencies
• Equipment & Tooling: Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment for new or improved manufacturing methods, including CAD facility and equipment layout drawings
• Problem Solving: Identify and develop collaborative solutions for production workflow issues including level loading, bottlenecks, machine reliability, and waste reduction
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor production output, recommend and implement improvements to processes and methods, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing technology best practices
• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance for manufacturing activities, support quoting and order management processes, and write procedures and reports
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill, collaborate with Purchasing and Category Management on manufacturing COGS assignments
• Financial Responsibility: Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects, ensuring costs remain within approved budgets
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain highest standards of corporate governance, Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection in accordance with company policies and industry regulations
• Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Oil & Gas experience

Machine Design

Welding

Coating Processes

Grinding

Elastomer Manufacturing

Painting

Bonding

GD&T

AutoCAD

MS Office

Leadership

Self-starter

Problem Solver

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement optimized manufacturing processes and systems. You'll drive production efficiency through cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards and enabling design for manufacturability. This role requires a Lean Manufacturing approach to solve complex technical challenges and coordinate seamless transitions of new processes and methods.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process Development:Design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve process capability, quality, and manufacturing readiness at the plant level
• Product Launch Coordination:Lead manufacturing launches for new or revised products, creating and updating BOMs and routings to reflect process improvements and Lean Manufacturing efficiencies
• Equipment & Tooling:Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment for new or improved manufacturing methods, including CAD facility and equipment layout drawings
• Problem Solving:Identify and develop collaborative solutions for production workflow issues including level loading, bottlenecks, machine reliability, and waste reduction
• Continuous Improvement:Monitor production output, recommend and implement improvements to processes and methods, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing technology best practices
• Technical Support:Provide technical guidance for manufacturing activities, support quoting and order management processes, and write procedures and reports
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill, collaborate with Purchasing and Category Management on manufacturing COGS assignments
• Financial Responsibility:Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects, ensuring costs remain within approved budgets
• Compliance & Safety:Maintain highest standards of corporate governance, Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection in accordance with company policies and industry regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification
• Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of machine design, welding processes, and special processes (coating, grinding, elastomer manufacturing, painting, bonding, etc.)
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and dimensioning
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Mechanical Desktop a plus) and MS Office suite software
• Strong team leadership skills with ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Innovative problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Travel Requirement:Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel