Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

NOV's Benefits:

At NOV, we offer a very comprehensive benefits package.  Listed below are the highlights of what NOV has to offer.

• Competitive Wages
• Up to 6 weeks paid vacation based on relevant work experience.
• 9 paid holidays plus 2 flex holidays
• 401K match
• Advancement opportunities

NOV's Wellbore Technologies team is leading the industry in many of the innovative systems used in the well construction and renewables markets. As part of a cross-functional, multi-discipline team the Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer (ME) will lead our efforts to develop and improve the processes we use to produce these systems in our Cedar Park, Texas facility. This role will have heavy focus on supporting and improving processes and equipment in our machining and assembly operations.

CRITICAL OUTCOMES / MAJOR TASKS:

1. The primary indicator of success in this role will be the robust performance of the processes this ME is accountable for with respect to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The most important characteristics for the candidate to possess to deliver this outcome are joint ownership with the area leadership of the success of the processes, a relentless drive for improvement, and excellence in problem solving. The main tasks to achieve this outcome are defining, stabilizing, improving, and supporting the existing processes.  Typical activities will include: 
   • Making timely, systematic improvements to process stability and performance through excellence in the scoping of problems, root cause analysis, experimentation, and the implementation and validation of mitigations.  The artifacts of this work will typically be a combination of new or revised process sequences and parameters, tooling, equipment, machine software, work instructions, routers, setup sheets, design of experiment test reports, process qualification reports, product design changes, etc.  These activities include responding to and providing support for customer facing issues and safety issues.
   • Applying Lean thinking, tools, and techniques to reduce waste and improve the flow of value through the shop.
   • Making use of classic process science and statistical techniques to reduce process variation.
   • Providing "second responder" support (after area lead) to resolve technical process issues that production personnel are unable to resolve.
   • Systematically evaluating innovative manufacturing process technologies and practicing excellence in project management to implement those technologies.
2. Timely and robust implementation and release of new products into the manufacturing areas.  The main tasks to achieve this outcome are:
   • Working with product engineering to evaluate the design with respect to manufacturability and providing workable design change suggestions. 
   • Designing the processes (sequences, methods, tooling, parameters, instructions, etc.) for the new product introductions.
   • Ensuring new process qualification plans are in place and executed in a timely manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology or equivalent from accredited university.
• Must demonstrate evidence of acceptable competence in improving the fabrication and/or assembly of mechanical systems.
• Must demonstrate evidence of acceptable competence in systematic problem-solving.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing.
• 2 or more years working directly with production equipment and maintenance thereof.
• 1 or more years with the implementation of Lean thinking and tools. 
• Experience in design and application of precision production tooling
• Proficient in the creation and maintenance of production routers and work instructions.
• Proficient in the project management of problems and projects.
• Proficient in solid modeling, Team Center, JD Edwards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will require domestic travel to other NOV offices and customer locations.
• Observes safety regulations at NOV facilities and customer locations. Attend safety training and wear required safety equipment as appropriate.

Wellbore Technologies
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