Manufacturing Engineer III

Oil States International•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oil States Industries, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Manufacturing Engineer III. This role provides manufacturing engineering support for new and existing production, focusing on manufacturing and testing equipment, equipment controls, handling and mold tooling, HSE, materials, and process needs. The products manufactured include compression and injected molded rubber components for shock and vibration isolation mounts, laminated elastomer bearings, industrial clutches and brakes, and elastomeric seals. The position requires innovation and active involvement in developing new products and fabrication methods, with coordination needed across operations, design engineering, quality, and project management. Direct interface with tooling and equipment vendors is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of related experience; or MS degree in Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of related experience; or At least 10 years of related experience without a degree.
Advanced experience in manufacturing engineering direct support.
Advanced experience in Product engineering.
Advanced experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Advanced understanding of metal properties (yield/machinability/weldability/hardenability).
Advanced experience with polymer-based materials and associated molding processes.
Must be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks/projects, and train others.
Advanced experience with the process of conceptualizing new tooling and equipment and produce fully realized and functional designs with drawings, proper strength rating, and operation procedures.
Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Must establish proof of US Citizenship. Dual Citizenship cannot be accepted.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in developing manufacturing processes for existing and new products and document with manufacturing specifications, shop travelers and manufacturing inspection planning
Lead activities in planning future plant and facility needs and optimize current process flow to improve efficiency in all aspects of production and operational processes
Lead activities for the design, build, and qualification of new mold tooling and processing equipment
Lead activities in resolving issues regarding molding, build-up, test and assembly, bonding, spraying and cleaning
Lead analysis of equipment, component, and process failures. Create failure reports and resolution plans
Manage and report status of production tooling and schedule rework or replacement as needed
Lead the design and fabrication of a range of test equipment including hydraulics, mechanical, and control systems
Actively develop new tooling related fabrication vendors/machine shops
Manage MRB cause and corrective activities
Develop and implement HSE procedures for all aspects of manufacturing and train production personnel in the proper application of HSE and manufacturing procedures
Advanced Proficiency with elastomer processing characteristics and properties
Mentor team members
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes for existing and new products and document with manufacturing specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing inspection planning.
Lead activities in planning future plant and facility needs and optimize current process flow to improve efficiency in all aspects of production and operational processes.
Lead activities for the design, build, and qualification of new mold tooling and processing equipment.
Lead activities in resolving issues regarding molding, build-up, test and assembly, bonding, spraying, and cleaning.
Analyze equipment, component, and process failures, creating failure reports and resolution plans.
Manage and report the status of production tooling and schedule rework or replacement as needed.
Lead the design and fabrication of a range of test equipment including hydraulics, mechanical, and control systems.
Actively develop new tooling-related fabrication vendors/machine shops.
Manage MRB cause and corrective activities.
Develop and implement HSE procedures for all aspects of manufacturing and train production personnel in the proper application of HSE and manufacturing procedures.
Mentor team members.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.