Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Muse Search + Inspire6 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer (On-Site | 9/80)
Overview
Support and advance critical manufacturing processes behind high-performance downhole heater systems used in demanding oil & gas applications. This role focuses on optimizing key operations including roll reduction, tube forming, heat treatment, tooling, and overall production performance.
You’ll work in an environment where complexity is translated into reliable, repeatable execution—helping improve precision and consistency across core manufacturing processes.
Focus Areas
- Roll reduction mill and tube forming operations
- Heat treatment and metallurgical process performance
- Tooling and equipment design (rolls, dies, fixtures, guides)
- Manufacturing process development, documentation, and control
- Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and CAPA support
- Continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and cost
- BOMs, routings, SPC, and process capability tracking
What You’ll Do
- Develop, refine, and optimize manufacturing processes
- Analyze production data to reduce scrap, variation, and inefficiencies
- Support investigations into process and equipment issues
- Provide technical support to daily production activities
- Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams
- Contribute to tooling improvements, equipment upgrades, and capital projects
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and engineering standards
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s: in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, Materials, or related field
- Experience: 5–10 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience in: metal forming, roll reduction, tube production, or hot-work processes
- Strong understanding of: metallurgy and material behavior under heat and deformation
- Hands-on: troubleshooting and process improvement experience
- Familiarity with: CAD, FEA/CFD, SPC, and manufacturing documentation
Why This Role
- Newly created position due to growth
- Strong benefits package + PTO + 401(k) (generous match)
- 9/80 schedule (every other Friday OFF)
- You always wanted to work for a WINNER
Required Skills
Metallurgy
CAD
Heat Treatment
Root Cause Analysis
Manufacturing Process Development
Continuous Improvement
Tooling Design
SPC