Weatherford International Ltd

Manufacturing Engineer

Weatherford International Ltd • $80K — $95K *
Huntsville, TX 77320In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification
  • Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of machine design and welding processes
  • Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office suite software
  • Strong team leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop manufacturing processes to improve capability and quality
  • Lead manufacturing launches for new products, updating BOMs and routings
  • Design and cost-justify tools, equipment, and their layouts for improved manufacturing methods
  • Identify solutions for production workflow issues, including bottlenecks and waste
  • Monitor production output and implement process improvements
  • Provide technical guidance for manufacturing activities and documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for BOM accuracy and manufacturing costs

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in lean methodologies
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in innovative projects related to oil and gas industry
  • Potential for travel to engage in compliance and best practices
  • Support for continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing techniques
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement optimized manufacturing processes and systems. You'll drive production efficiency through cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards and enabling design for manufacturability. This role requires a Lean Manufacturing approach to solve complex technical challenges and coordinate seamless transitions of new processes and methods.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Process Development: Design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve process capability, quality, and manufacturing readiness at the plant level
  • Product Launch Coordination: Lead manufacturing launches for new or revised products, creating and updating BOMs and routings to reflect process improvements and Lean Manufacturing efficiencies
  • Equipment & Tooling: Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment for new or improved manufacturing methods, including CAD facility and equipment layout drawings
  • Problem Solving: Identify and develop collaborative solutions for production workflow issues including level loading, bottlenecks, machine reliability, and waste reduction
  • Continuous Improvement: Monitor production output, recommend and implement improvements to processes and methods, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing technology best practices
  • Technical Support: Provide technical guidance for manufacturing activities, support quoting and order management processes, and write procedures and reports
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill, collaborate with Purchasing and Category Management on manufacturing COGS assignments
  • Financial Responsibility: Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects, ensuring costs remain within approved budgets
  • Compliance & Safety: Maintain highest standards of corporate governance, Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection in accordance with company policies and industry regulations


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification
  • Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of machine design, welding processes, and special processes (coating, grinding, elastomer manufacturing, painting, bonding, etc.)
  • Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and dimensioning
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (Mechanical Desktop a plus) and MS Office suite software
  • Strong team leadership skills with ability to work independently as a self-starter
  • Innovative problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders


Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel

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About Weatherford International Ltd

Weatherford International Ltd is a multinational oilfield service company that provides innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The company operates in more than 80 countries and has a network of approximately 620 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. Weatherford's product and service portfolio includes drilling services, well construction, completion, stimulation, production, and intervention services. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Weatherford International Ltd
Size
17,200 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
-8.7%
NASDAQ
WFTLF
* Ladders Estimates

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