Manufacturing Engineer - Managed Pressure Drilling

Job SummaryAs a Manufacturing Engineer in Houston, you'll design and improve manufacturing processes to optimize production efficiency while keeping costs down and maintaining high product quality. You'll solve technical problems in manufacturing and help implement new processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.ResponsibilitiesDesign manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to improve quality and efficiencyManage the launch of new or updated productsCreate and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routingsDesign, test, and source tools and machinery for manufacturingIdentify and solve production bottlenecks and workflow issuesPrepare facility and equipment layouts using CAD softwareWrite technical procedures and reportsCommunicate effectively with all stakeholdersWork with Engineering to ensure BOM accuracy in Windchill systemCollaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing teams on cost of goods soldWork with global teams to implement manufacturing best practicesPrepare feasibility studies and cost justifications for projectsMonitor production and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costsManage expenses within approved budgetsSkills/Education RequiredBachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)5-7+ years of manufacturing experience Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles in manufacturingExperience with workshop tools (test ovens, soldering equipment, ESD workstations)Knowledge of machine design and special manufacturing processesAutoCAD and Microsoft Office skillsSelf-motivated with strong leadership skillsDisposition of NCI – non conformanceHands on problem solvingExperience with disassembly, reassembly and testing of pressure-controlled or pressure-contained mechanical equipmentSkills/Education PreferredLean Manufacturing experience or Green Belt/Black Belt certificationOil & Gas manufacturing experienceUnderstanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Travel RequirementAbility to travel up to 10% annually About Us: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.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.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.#LI-KP1Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-08