Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Advisor will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced manufacturing processes and systems. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Sourcing and Internal Manufacturing, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. The scope with vary from product design review (DfM – Design for manufacturing, DtC – Design to Cost, Should Cost analysis), outsourcing activities (negotiations with suppliers), and internal manufacturing efficiencies improvement.

• SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

  • Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By.
  • Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
  • Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations.
  • Develop and maintain supply chain procedures and work instructions ensuring full compliance to HSE and quality expectations.

   

  QUALITY

  • Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System.
  • Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.

   

  OPERATIONS

  • Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to conceptualize, design and test new products and technologies, using the latest technologies to reach target costs (DtC) and improve parts manufacturability (DfM).
  • Support commercialization activities, ensuring successful launch of new products and processes.
  • Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and implement best practices in advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, automation, and digital technologies.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on NCR (Nonconformance reports) and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery and high-quality products.
  • Stay current on industry trends and technologies, and bring new ideas and concepts to the team.
  • Performs other duties as needed to support the Supply Chain organization.

   

  COMMUNICATION

  • Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external.
  • Aligns strategic roadmap with key stakeholders across the company.

   

        FINANCIAL

  • All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
  • Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure
  • Responsible for achieving the commercial cost of goods sold target for associated WCT products.
  • Report variances between PD&C target costs and commercial targets.
  • Responsible for the on time, on budget delivery for all assigned projects.
  • Responsible for reporting on monthly planned v actual progress of assigned projects.

   

  PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

  • Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
  • Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
  • Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
  • Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development  to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

   

  VISION & LEADERSHIP

  • Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering or commensurate experience.
• 6+  years’ of experience in Technology in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods and/or related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation.

PREFERRED

• MBA or master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• Proficient with aPriori, Windchill and Oracle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience with Oil and Gas downhole tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as strong skills as a negotiator to reach consensus, alignment, and commitment.
• Committed person with a flexible attitude to work patterns.
• Able and willing to push through constraints in an engaging and collaborative manner.
• Methodical and naturally inquisitive mindset.
• Proven ability to manage and lead projects over a matrix organization.

PREFERRED

Change management and transformational change experience.