Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

bakerhughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen our manufacturing operations in Houston. You will support machining, assembly, testing, and inspection, applying DFM/DFA and leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost quality and throughput.

You will develop robust processes for existing products and NPI, design tooling and fixtures, and partner with suppliers to improve capability and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience with machining, assembly, testing, inspection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to machining, assembly, testing, inspection and troubleshooting.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve quality, increase throughput and shorten lead times.
• Develop and optimize processes for existing products and NPI with robust production methods.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and process controls to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Design teams to apply DFM and DFA for smooth production transfer.
• Work with suppliers to improve capability, quality and on-time delivery.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and SOPs.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Shainin and other techniques to eliminate waste.
• Use data analysis to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and enable operational excellence.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects across Eng, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

DFM/DFA

Problem Solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Would you like to work for a forward-thinking technology company? Do you enjoy technical challenges? Join our growing team! Are you passionate about solving technical challenges and improving manufacturing performance? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our mechanical assembly and test operations, driving continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence across the production environment.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Providing hands‑on support to manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, fabrication, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical products and processes.
• Investigating and dispositioning non‑conforming materials and products, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce lead times.
• Developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both existing products and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring robust and repeatable production methods.
• Designing and implementing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and process controls to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborating with Designing Engineering teams to apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, ensuring smooth transition of products from design into production.
• Partnering with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, quality performance, and delivery reliability, supporting supplier qualification and development activities.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, process specifications, manufacturing routings, and standard operating procedures.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Shainin, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Utilizing data analysis and statistical techniques to identify trends, monitor process capability, solve manufacturing issues, and drive process improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating in cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers to achieve business objectives and customer requirements.

Fuel your passion!

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement role.
• Have demonstrated understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, testing, fabrication, and inspection.
• Have experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Have knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and product lifecycle principles.
• Show proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Show working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Shainin, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
• Have understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier organizations.
• Show proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Show demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience supporting mechanical product manufacturing from prototype through full production.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements that improve quality, reduce lead times, increase productivity, or reduce costs.
• Experience investigating manufacturing and supplier quality issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience developing and implementing assembly fixtures, tooling, manufacturing aids, and process controls.
• Experience working with suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes and improve supplier performance.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and transitioning products from design into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional improvement projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or equivalent engineering accreditation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with CAD software s