Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean, NPI & SQDC

National Oilwell Varco; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Cedar Park, TX, is seeking a manufacturing/process engineer to drive process development and lean improvements in assembly operations. You will partner with area leadership and product engineering to ensure manufacturability and robust SQDC performance on-site.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, tooling and instruction design, new product introductions, and timely execution of process qualification plans, with travel to NOV offices and customer sites as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology from an accredited university.
• Experience in improving fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven track record in systematic problem-solving.
• Preferred: 3+ years of manufacturing experience with 2+ years on production equipment and maintenance.
• Experience implementing Lean thinking and tools, and in design and application of precision production tooling.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining production routers and work instructions.
• Strong project management skills for problem-solving and project execution.
• Proficiency in CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP systems such as JDE or Oracle preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically to NOV offices and customer locations.
• Commitment to observing safety regulations and attending safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and improvement, ensuring robust performance in SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost).
• Collaborate with area leadership to define, stabilize, and improve existing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis, experimentation, and implement mitigations for process issues.
• Apply Lean thinking and tools to reduce waste and enhance value flow in the shop.
• Provide 'second responder' support to resolve complex technical process challenges.
• Evaluate innovative manufacturing process technologies and manage their implementation.
• Work closely with product engineering to evaluate and enhance product designs for manufacturability.
• Design and implement processes for new product introductions, including tooling and instructions.
• Ensure timely execution of new process qualification plans.
• Support customer-facing issues and safety concerns.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

MRP systems (JDE/Oracle)

Job description

National Oilwell Varco in Cedar Park, TX, is seeking a manufacturing/process engineer to drive process development and lean improvements in assembly operations. You will partner with area leadership and product engineering to ensure manufacturability and robust SQDC performance on-site.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, tooling and instruction design, new product introductions, and timely execution of process qualification plans, with travel to NOV offices and customer sites as