Design for Supply Chain

SLB•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Design for Supply Chain is responsible for managing product supply chains during New Product Development (NPD) and Rapid Response Product Development, and for establishing reliable, stable, and LEAN supply chain processes for subsequent production units. The role serves as the key interface between Technology and Supply Chain, directing Technology Engineering on supply chain concepts and enforcing plans to secure supply and minimize disruptions from concept and feasibility through development and commercialization, in accordance with Category Sourcing Strategies. The role works with the Supply Chain Manager on Product Lifecycle Management Program manufacturing sign-off, monitors assigned NPD sourcing projects, leads sourcing and supplier processes, negotiates commercial terms, and coordinates supplier contracting. It also builds internal customer relationships and implements actions to reduce wasted time, money, and resources, while complying with applicable Schlumberger and local procedures.

Requirements

Background in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Procurement, or a related technical discipline.
Experience sourcing and procuring precision-machined mechanical components.
Experience with machining and manufacturing complex, high-precision components, preferably for Logging While Drilling (LWD), downhole Oil & Gas equipment, or similar demanding applications.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and GD&T.
Working knowledge of machining methods including turning, milling, drilling, electric discharge machining (EDM), and other processes used for complex precision-machined components.
Working knowledge of machine-shop operations, manufacturing workflows, inspection requirements, and outsourced special processes.
Experience estimating manufacturing costs based on raw materials, machining operations, labor, tooling, inspection, and third-party services.
Experience evaluating supplier quotations and identifying technical and commercial cost drivers.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design to Cost, Value Engineering, or similar methodologies.
Experience working with machine shops and manufacturing suppliers, including technical discussions, capability assessments, and supplier development.
Experience supporting supplier negotiations using fact-based manufacturing and cost analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings, cost assessments, and recommendations to technical and commercial audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Project Management, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Direct the Technology Engineering team on supply chain concepts.
Enforce plans that secure supply and minimize disruptions from the concept phase through feasibility, development, and commercialization, in accordance with Category Sourcing Strategies.
Work with the Supply Chain Manager on Product Lifecycle Management Program manufacturing sign-off.
Monitor assigned NPD sourcing projects to ensure on-time completion and guaranteed supply.
Lead requests for information, quotation, and proposal, as well as bidding processes, to minimize risk and maximize value in quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
Lead supplier evaluation and selection in coordination with Supplier Quality teams and Supplier Managers.
Negotiate supplier prices and terms to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Lead supplier contracting in coordination with Supply Chain Contract Specialists and other stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with internal customers to meet objectives.
Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money, and resources.
Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.