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Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer in Houston, you'll design and improve manufacturing processes to optimize production efficiency while keeping costs down and maintaining high product quality. You'll solve technical problems in manufacturing and help implement new processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Responsibilities
Design manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve quality and efficiency
Manage the launch of new or updated products
Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings
Design, test, and source tools and machinery for manufacturing
Identify and solve production bottlenecks and workflow issues
Prepare facility and equipment layouts using CAD software
Write technical procedures and reports
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Work with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill system
Collaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing teams on cost of goods sold
Work with global teams to implement manufacturing best practices
Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects
Monitor production and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Manage expenses within approved budgets
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Skills/Education Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)
5-7+ years of manufacturing experienceÂ
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles in manufacturing
Experience with workshop tools (test ovens, soldering equipment, ESD workstations)
Knowledge of machine design and special manufacturing processes
AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills
Self-motivated with strong leadership skills
Disposition of NCI – non conformance
Hands on problem solving
Experience with disassembly, reassembly and testing of pressure-controlled or pressure-contained mechanical equipment
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Skills/Education Preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience or Green Belt/Black Belt certification
Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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Travel Requirement
Ability to travel up to 10% annuallyÂ
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About Us:
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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