We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes while supporting production planning activities to ensure efficient operations, on-time delivery, and cost-effective manufacturing. This role will drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, support new product introductions, manage production workflows, and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing launches for new and revised products.
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing data.
Create and manage production schedules to support customer demand and operational requirements.
Monitor capacity, material availability, and production priorities to ensure on-time delivery.
Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
Identify and implement solutions to improve productivity, reduce waste, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze production performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness and accurate product costing.
Prepare manufacturing procedures, work instructions, layouts, and technical documentation.
Support quoting, order management, and production planning activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.
Skills / Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or industrial engineering preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, and capacity planning.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, coatings, grinding, painting, or related operations.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
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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.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.
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.
Join Us:
Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or industrial engineering
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, and capacity planning
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, coatings, grinding, painting, or related operations
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
What We Do
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities
