Manufacturing Engineer III

Forum Energy Technologies
Any Location, LA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing methods, processes, and systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Partner with various teams to support custom and standard product lines.

Requirements

  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to eliminate safety hazards and reduce operational risk
  • Develop, implement, and sustain efficient manufacturing methods, work instructions, process documentation, and standardized work
  • Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and HSE to develop and execute manufacturing solutions
  • Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input during product development and engineering change activities
  • Lead process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Identify and implement error-proofing solutions to improve product quality and reduce process variation
  • Conduct root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality, production, and customer-related issues
  • Design and develop special tooling, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing aids to improve safety, productivity, and quality
  • Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), product launches, and manufacturing readiness activities
  • Communicate project status, risks, and business impacts to stakeholders and leadership
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, waste elimination, and improved manufacturing efficiency
  • Support compliance with applicable ASME, API, customer, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide manufacturing engineering support to operations, including structural, mechanical, and process-related issues
  • Develop capital expenditure justifications and support implementation of manufacturing equipment and facility improvements
  • Participate in production troubleshooting and provide timely resolution of technical issues affecting operations
  • Support quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction and operational excellence
  • Generate accurate cost estimates and quotes from customer blueprints and RFQs
  • Analyze material requirements and labor times to calculate optimal pricing
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings to determine machining steps and setups
  • Source raw material pricing and outside service costs for accurate budgeting
  • Collaborate with the sales team to deliver competitive and timely customer quotes
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