Weatherford is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Houston

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Job Description

A skilled Manufacturing Engineer responsible for optimizing production processes, ensuring quality standards, and supporting new product development while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to conceptualize, design and test new products and technologies, using the latest technologies to reach target costs (DtC) and improve parts manufacturability (DfM).
• Support commercialization activities, ensuring the successful launch of new products and processes.
• Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement best practices in advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, automation, and digital technologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis on NCR (Nonconformance reports) and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with production teams, internal and external, to optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Perform should-cost analysis to estimate the fair cost of materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Travel up to 10% annually as required for the role.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold highest standards of corporate governance and HSE policies
• Prioritize Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection
• Seek continuous improvement in safety and environmental practices

Financial

• Achieve commercial cost of goods sold targets for assigned products
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of all assigned projects
• Report variances between target costs and commercial targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering
• 3+ years\' experience in manufacturing technology environment
• Strong expertise in machining processes (milling, turning, grinding, drilling)
• Ability to read technical drawings and use CAD/CAM software
• Experience with machine setup, cutting tool selection, and performance monitoring
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and negotiation skills

Preferred

• MBA or master\'s degree in engineering or supply chain management
• Proficiency with aPriori, Windchill, Oracle, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Oil and Gas downhole tools
• Change management experience

Travel Requirement

• Travel up to 10% annually

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Oil and Gas