Project Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

Deepsea-Technologies; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Deepsea-Technologies in Houston is seeking a Production Planner / Process Engineer to support project execution, manufacturing operations, service jobs, and standard/off-the-shelf product requirements in an engineered-to-order environment.

The role coordinates production planning, material requirements, work orders, BOMs, routings, ERP/GSS activities, service orders, inventory, and cross-functional communication between Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Inventory,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; GSS experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on project requirements, customer delivery dates, and available resources.
• Create and maintain Work Orders, sequences, labor requirements, and production activities in the ERP/GSS system.
• Monitor project and manufacturing progress and identify schedule, material, and production risks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Project Management to resolve issues and maintain project schedules.
• Support projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery.
• Plan and coordinate service, repair, modification, refurbishment, and field-support jobs.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Excel

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

GSS

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

We are seeking a Production Planner / Process Engineer to support project execution, manufacturing operations, service jobs, and standard/off-the-shelf product requirements in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment. This position will coordinate production planning, material requirements, work orders, BOMs, routings, ERP/GSS activities, service orders, inventory, and cross-functional communication between Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Inventory, and Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Project Support

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on project requirements, customer delivery dates, and available resources.
• Create and maintain Work Orders, sequences, labor requirements, and production activities in the ERP/GSS system.
• Monitor project and manufacturing progress and identify schedule, material, and production risks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Project Management to resolve issues and maintain project schedules.
• Support projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery.

Service Jobs & Off-the-Shelf Products

• Plan and coordinate service, repair, modification, refurbishment, and field-support jobs, including Work Orders, labor, materials, and required documentation.
• Support planning and fulfillment of off-the-shelf (OTS)/standard products and components, including inventory availability, and coordinate replenishment of OTS items based on demand and minimum/reorder requirements.
• Ensure service and OTS transactions, inventory movements, and job status are accurately maintained in the ERP/GSS system.

ERP / GSS & Manufacturing Data

• Maintain BOMs, routings, Work Orders, PEPs, engineering labor, and other manufacturing data in the ERP/GSS system.
• Review engineering drawings and released documentation to ensure required manufacturing information is available.
• Support ERP/MRP process improvements and troubleshoot system/process issues.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Train and support users on ERP/GSS manufacturing processes.

Materials, Inventory & Accounting Support

• Analyze material requirements based on production schedules, project demand, service requirements, and OTS demand.
• Coordinate with Purchasing regarding material availability, shortages, lead times, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor inventory and identify potential shortages or excess materials.
• Support customer-supplied/customer-owned inventory receiving, tracking, and utilization.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory transactions are properly recorded in the ERP/GSS system.
• Perform monthly inventory consolidation and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly inventory consolidation reports to Accounting for financial reporting and month-end close.
• Coordinate with Accounting to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and reporting variances.
• Provide inventory data and supporting documentation required for month-end reporting and audits.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Support manufacturing process development and improvement.
• Assist Production with technical and process-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce lead times, improve data accuracy, and standardize processes.
• Support operational KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), production performance, inventory accuracy, service turnaround time, and project execution.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; GSS experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, service orders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in subsea, oil & gas, offshore, energy, or engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• Experience with BOM/routing creation and Work Order management.
• Experience supporting service/repair jobs and standard/off-the-shelf products.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation and month-end reporting.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, ASTM, DNV, or customer-specific requirements.
• Experience with production KPIs, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience training ERP users and developing manufacturing procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Physical requirements are those typically found in an office and fabrication shop environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses and other PPE as required to work in assembly/fabrication/paint shops and yard.

Key Competencies

Production Planning | Process Engineering | ERP/MRP | GSS | BOM & Routing | Work Orders | Service Jobs | Off-the-Shelf Products | Materials Planning | Inventory Management | Inventory Reconciliation | Month-End Reporting | Accounting Coordination | Project Coordination | Manufacturing | Problem Solving | Process Improvement | Cross-Functional Communication