Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Duties
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
Collaboration
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
Financial Responsibilities
Prepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projects
Monitor production and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Manage expenses within approved budgets
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)
5-7+ years of manufacturing experience
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
Preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience or Green Belt/Black Belt certification
Oil & Gas manufacturing experience
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 10% annually
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