Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Baker Hughes•Houston, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our mechanical assembly and test operations, driving continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence across the production environment. This role involves providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, fabrication, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical products and processes. The engineer will investigate and disposition non-conforming materials and products, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions. Key activities include driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase throughput, as well as developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing processes for new and existing products. The role also involves designing manufacturing tooling and fixtures, collaborating with design engineering on DFM/DFA principles, and partnering with suppliers to enhance capability and quality. Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, and utilizing data analysis for process improvement are also core responsibilities. The engineer will ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements and collaborate in cross-functional projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement role.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, testing, fabrication, and inspection.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and bills of materials.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and product lifecycle principles.
Proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Shainin, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
Understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier organizations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
Experience supporting mechanical product manufacturing from prototype through full production.
Proven track record of implementing process improvements that improve quality, reduce lead times, increase productivity, or reduce costs.
Experience investigating manufacturing and supplier quality issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
Experience developing and implementing assembly fixtures, tooling, manufacturing aids, and process controls.
Experience working with suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes and improve supplier performance.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and transitioning products from design into manufacturing.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) certification or equivalent engineering accreditation.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
Experience utilizing additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent manufacturing systems.
Experience working within the oil and gas, energy, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, fabrication, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical products and processes.
Investigating and dispositioning non-conforming materials and products, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce lead times.
Developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both existing products and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring robust and repeatable production methods.
Designing and implementing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and process controls to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Collaborating with Designing Engineering teams to apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, ensuring smooth transition of products from design into production.
Partnering with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, quality performance, and delivery reliability, supporting supplier qualification and development activities.
Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, process specifications, manufacturing routings, and standard operating procedures.
Applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Shainin, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
Utilizing data analysis and statistical techniques to identify trends, monitor process capability, solve manufacturing issues, and drive process improvements.
Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaborating in cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers to achieve business objectives and customer requirements.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
Dependent and Partners Care
Pet Insurance
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.