The Manufacturing Engineer position can occur in Process, Production or Technology.
The Manufacturing Engineer - Process is responsible for providing innovative and cost effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products. This includes the design and development of new and improved manufacturing techniques, processes and procedures. He/she develops, maintains, and continuously improves manufacturing processes and techniques using LEAN. He/she develops standards and establishes implementation plans, including training plans for shop floor personnel, and production metrics. He/she collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing Technology to ensure that processes are created and developed for new products and that return-on-experience is captured for existing processes.
The Manufacturing Engineer - Production performs the lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques - and the implementation of LEAN and use of Six Sigma tools. He/she is the owner of their respective manufacturing processes and standards and enforces implementation by training shop floor personnel, implementing and monitoring metrics, and oversight. He/she is responsible to solve complex manufacturing problems and take an active role in troubleshooting quality and production yield related issues within manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer - Technology is responsible for finding, investigating, and/or creating new, next generation, innovative and cost effective technology solutions required to manufacture existing and new products. This includes the creation and development of a manufacturing technology roadmap for new and existing product technologies. For new technologies, he/she takes processes from the concept phase all the way to successful implementation.
For Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Focused) - Production:
Lean Six Sigma
• Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
Processes
• Implement process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield (e.g. First Pass Yield, Rolled Throughput Yield), cycle time reduction and productivity.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs (e.g. through the use of Engineering Change Requests - ECRs).
• Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
• Creates, implements, and monitors key performance indicators and metrics on manufacturing process capability and product quality.
• Monitoring and reducing process costs.
• Monitor and reduce manufacturing costs through waste elimination and process optimization.
Quality
• Assist in the investigation of manufacturing quality issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support nonconformance investigations, disposition reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve process reliability and product quality.
For Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Focused) - Technology:
Lean Six Sigma
• Ensure new manufacturing processes are established using Lean principles and best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence and manufacturing efficiency.
Processes
• Evaluate and benchmark best-in-class manufacturing technologies and practices for SLB and industry-leading OEM products.
• Investigate and develop new manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing, automation, and assembly processes.
• Establish pilot testing and scale-up plans for implementation of manufacturing technologies.
• Works with Manufacturing and Engineering Métiers and other stakeholders during prove-out testing of processes. * Supports the Manufacturing Engineer (DFM) on any specific technology issues/constraints for NPD and RR projects.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Métiers and other resources across the company to share and leverage best practices.
Quality
• Responsible that manufacturing technology solutions to achieve required safety, quality, reliability, and consistency objectives
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 to 6 years of manufacturing experience in mechanical assembly, machining, industrial equipment manufacturing, oilfield equipment manufacturing, or related production environments.
Education Background: Mechanical Engineering preferred. Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering disciplines will also be considered.
Preferred Competency: English
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Yellow Belt, or Black Belt certification is preferred but not required.
Key Skills:
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Lean Manufacturing implementation
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Manufacturing process development and optimization
• Assembly process improvement
• Tooling and fixture development
• Production troubleshooting
• Process documentation and work instruction development
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision making
Key Abilities:
• Workflow analysis and time studies
• Waste reduction and productivity improvements
• Process standardization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing systems knowledge
System Knowledge / Proficiency:
• SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Manufacturing process controls
• Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings
• Engineering drawings and specifications
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) preferred
• Mechanical assembly and production systems
• Process validation and manufacturing documentation
