R&D Methods Engineer

This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of R&D Methods Engineer.

Position is based in Houston, TX.

Summary Of Duties

- Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises. Support digitalization effort with our Risk Assessment app (PowerApps) with Dashboard (PowerBI) in order to capture risk reduction after improvement implementation.

- Review and analyze lab efficiency indicator (OEE) based on technician’s hours, standards time and job’s scope of work. Publish OEE monthly report using PowerBi.

- Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting, using root cause analysis methods.

- Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians’ suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update.

- Develop expertise in process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings.

- Lead equipment improvement and development (Implement best practices) (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…).

- Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects.

- Participate to working groups to improve R&D lab performances, cost savings and quality.

- Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actionsCreate and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes.

- Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings.

- Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer.

- Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol (hardware and programming using LabView), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment.

- Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs. Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor. Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time.

- Design tooling required for prototyping and testing.

- Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.

- Train prototyping and testing technicians

- Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument. Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R&D lab equipment.

- Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time.

- Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.

- Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules.

- Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

- Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (sharepoint, powerApps, PowerBI)

- Ability to create and to update CAD drawings (solidwork is preferred).

- Ability to read blueprints.

- Ability to work on Data acquisition system – Labview programing preferred

- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.

- Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.

- Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

No relocation assistance applicable.