Lead Valve & Rotating Equipment Manufacturing Engineer
| Company | Baker Hughes |
|---|---|
| Location | La Porte, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years of experience in oil & gas equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing.
- Possess experience in hands-on manufacturing processes for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and handling of Oil & Gas equipment.
- Have proficiency in international codes and standards relevant to Oil & Gas manufacturing (e.g., API, ISO, ASME).
- Possess advanced skills in SAP Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Ansys, Nastran, or equivalent tools for design validation and tolerance analysis.
- Have demonstrated experience in Lean principles, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Possess hands-on expertise in tooling design, fixture development, cycle time reduction, and machine maintenance strategies.
Responsibilities
- Designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes for assembly, testing, and handling of valves and rotating equipment to ensure high reliability, safety, and performance standards.
- Developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including process flows, SOPs, time studies, and quality plans aligned with international Oil & Gas standards.
- Designing and implementing specialized tooling, assembly fixtures, and test systems to improve ergonomic safety, reduce setup time, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Reviewing customer requirements and developing SAP routings, customized test protocols, and efficient manufacturing workflows to meet project specifications.
- Developing detailed lift plans, considering center of gravity, total weight, and unique geometry of valves and rotating equipment to ensure safe handling and storage.
- Analyzing and optimizing shop floor layouts, assembly cells, and logistics flows to eliminate bottlenecks and support Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles.
- Leading structured problem-solving initiatives (e.g., 8D, A3, Fishbone) and driving continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Collaborating with R&D and Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of new valve and rotating equipment designs.
- Researching and deploying automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance manufacturing flexibility, operational excellence, and competitiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.