Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer where you'll drive manufacturing excellence through innovative process design, implementation of cutting-edge systems, and optimization of production efficiency. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver cost-efficient solutions while maintaining exceptional product quality and supporting design for manufacturability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to enhance process capability and manufacturing readiness

- Lead manufacturing launch activities for new or revised products, ensuring seamless integration into existing production workflows

- Create and maintain accurate BOMs and routings for new part numbers, continuously refining them through Lean Manufacturing principles

- Design, test, and source specialized tools and equipment to support new or improved manufacturing methods with comprehensive cost justification

- Provide expert technical guidance for complex manufacturing challenges, serving as a key resource for production teams

- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, machine reliability issues, and workflow inefficiencies through collaborative problem-solving

- Prepare detailed facility and equipment layouts using advanced CAD Engineering software

- Develop and document comprehensive manufacturing procedures and technical reports

- Partner with Engineering to ensure accurate BOM implementation in Windchill system

- Collaborate with Purchasing, Category Management, and Manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturing COGS

- Work with global cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing technology best practices

- Support Quoting and Order Management processes with timely technical information

- Monitor production metrics and implement data-driven process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

- Conduct feasibility studies and develop thorough cost justifications for improvement projects

- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize production workflows

- Champion the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring all activities comply with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies

- Prioritize Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection as core values in all decision-making

- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives for Health, Safety, Security & Environmental protection

- Maintain thorough knowledge of Company's Quality policies and contribute to the improvement of Weatherford's Management System

Qualifications

- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred) from an accredited university

- Required: 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

- Preferred: Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification

- Preferred: Oil & Gas manufacturing experience

- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering processes and principles in manufacturing environments

- Proficiency with facility workshop tools including test ovens, soldering equipment, and ESD workstations

- Expertise in machine design, welding processes, and specialized manufacturing processes (conformal coating, grinding, elastomer manufacturing, painting, bonding, etc.)

- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD (Mechanical Desktop a plus)

- Experience implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies

- Strong MS Office suite skills

- Preferred: Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

- Demonstrated team leadership capabilities with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

- Self-motivated with a proven track record of innovation and independent problem-solving

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization

- Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost optimization

- Commitment to personal and professional development

Travel Requirement:

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 10%

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.