The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and product designs to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations. This role provides hands‑on technical support to production, resolves process and material issues, leads engineering and continuous‑improvement initiatives, and supports product quality, equipment reliability, process optimization, technical documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Design, modify, and qualify production equipment and tooling.
- Provide hands‑on technical support to the shop floor.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process and material issues.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Support product quality initiatives and root‑cause analysis.
- Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and upgrades.
- Optimize process parameters for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including process specs and SOPs.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, QA, Supply Chain) to align engineering solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing, engineering, or related experience; relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing and technical teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment and follow established safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Exposure to composite materials, fiberglass manufacturing, or other process-manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD/CAE software, including SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with quality systems, inspection requirements, and engineering documentation practices.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing, engineering, or related experience; relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and support root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement activities.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment and follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Exposure to composite materials, fiberglass manufacturing, or other process-manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with quality systems, inspection requirements, and engineering documentation practices.
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
