R&D Methods Engineer

Vallourec North America•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of R&D Methods Engineer. Position is based in Houston, TX. SUMMARY OF DUTIES · Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises. Support digitalization effort with our Risk Assessment app ( PowerApps ) with Dashboard ( PowerBI ) in order to capture risk reduction after improvement implementation. · Review and analyze lab efficiency indicator (OEE) based on technician’s hours, standards time and job’s scope of work. Publish OEE monthly report using PowerBi. · Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting , using root cause analysis methods. · Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians’ suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update. · Develop expertise in process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings. · Lead equipment improvement and development ( Implement best practices) (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…). · Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects . · Participate to working groups to improve R&D lab performances, cost savings and quality. · Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actionsCreate and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes. · Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings. · Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer. · Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol ( hardware and programming using LabView ), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment. · Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs. Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor. Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time. · Design tooling required for prototyping and testing. · Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects. · Train prototyping and testing technicians · Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument. Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R&D lab equipment. · Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time. · Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment. · Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules. · Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (sharepoint, powerApps, PowerBI)
Ability to create and to update CAD drawings (solidwork is preferred).
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work on Data acquisition system – Labview programing preferred
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises.
Support digitalization effort with our Risk Assessment app ( PowerApps ) with Dashboard ( PowerBI ) in order to capture risk reduction after improvement implementation.
Review and analyze lab efficiency indicator (OEE) based on technician’s hours, standards time and job’s scope of work.
Publish OEE monthly report using PowerBi.
Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting , using root cause analysis methods.
Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians’ suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update.
Develop expertise in process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings.
Lead equipment improvement and development ( Implement best practices) (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…).
Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects .
Participate to working groups to improve R&D lab performances, cost savings and quality.
Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actionsCreate and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes.
Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings.
Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer.
Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol ( hardware and programming using LabView ), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment.
Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs.
Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor.
Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time.
Design tooling required for prototyping and testing.
Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.
Train prototyping and testing technicians
Manage equipment calibration needs.
Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument.
Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R&D lab equipment.
Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test.
Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time.
Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.
Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules.
Any other duties as assigned.