Senior Engineering Manager - Drilling Services

Job Purpose:The Senior Engineering Manager – Drilling Services is responsible for ensuring that all products and services meet the required design and quality standards. They are responsible for leading sustaining engineering teams in the execution of projects and tasks required to maintain and improve existing Drilling Services technology. They will liaise with stakeholders including Product Line Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Repair and Maintenance, and others as required to ensure that sustaining engineering effort is aligned with business needs and priorities.A key focus of this role will be the development and deployment of repair processes to realize reductions in cost-of-service delivery and improvements in operating efficiency. Other key priorities will be to drive continuous improvements in product reliability, maintainability, and durability with a goal of maximizing the business impact of sustaining engineering resources.Responsibilities:Manages and coordinates activities of Engineering Department in regard to design, manufacturing and testing of products.Provide direction to engineering managers and project teams on technical projects including selection, technology and design on multiple products and or technologies.Plans and formulates aspects of engineering work, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and manpower requirements.Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.Approve and submit proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocate funds from department budget.Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project.Provide direction on technical projects including selection, technology and design.Provide technical support to field operations and other company officials.Anticipates possible failure modes on products and recommends solutions based on experience.Investigate alternate methods of manufacturing material requirements.Resolving any conflicts between manufacturing and engineering.Assist the manufacturing department in designs and fixtures.Assist production-planning control to maintain current “bill of materials and production routing in the product master for each part.”Investigate field problems and failures for necessity of design changes and or field conversions.Have ability for checking and/or approval of manufacturing drawings, design calculations, test reports and design layouts. With assistance of HR, recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers and disciplinary action.Represent the business locally and internationally. Liaise with clients and vendors in the specification of potential New Product developments Implement modifications to existing products to meet internal or external customer needs.Involvement in setting processes and facilitating the development of skills, competencies and experience of entire engineering staff.Assess cost implications of NCR, field incidents, design changes, conceptual design and responsible for informing projected costs to company stakeholders.Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and company with all requirement of the Quality System Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.Must understand, comply with and enforce all safety rules and company policies.Qualifications:Minimum 10 years of engineering experience Experience in sustaining/support engineering for downhole electro-mechanical drilling services tools (RSS, MWD and LWD) Leadership experience in a relevant engineering field B.S. or higher degree in engineering Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in planning and execution of projects Background in Mechanical or Materials engineering would be advantageous Experience with developing repair processes for DS tools and/or engineering for reduction in operating cost Experience managing remote teams across multiple international locations Skills:Excellent leadership skills: able to translate high-level goals into efficient and effective plans, align and motivate teams to execute, and proactively identify and overcome obstacles to ensure value delivery Must be able to see and articulate the business impact of engineering work, and to effectively manage resources to maximize that impact at all times Proven technical problem-solving ability Work effectively across a diverse multicultural multilingual community Ability to work well with all levels of personnel Ability to work collaboratively and productively with peers and with other functions Must be adaptable, resourceful and creative in finding solutions to technical and organizational problems Must be goal oriented and an able to work to tight & sometimes challenging deadlines Possess an enthusiasm for challenging established practices #LI-AM1Weatherford 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.Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-13