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Manufacturing Engineer

Weatherford · Posted Jun 25, 2026

Company Weatherford Location Huntsville Employment type Full-time Posted Jun 25, 2026 Listed via Weatherford
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 #LI-KP1
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