Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Engineer to join our seals manufacturing team. In this role, you will develop efficient production prcocesses, stabalize them, drive process improvements, and support the engineering needs of the shop floor. Your focus will be on both resource optimization and manufacturing excellence, ensuring timely delivery, quality output, and effective use of manpower with help of automation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain process routings, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for seals manufacturing operations.
• Track production hours and adjusting process plans to resolve conflicts and bottlenecks.
• Develope and maintain PFMEA for Seals manufacturing processes.
• Lead or participate in process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes of downtime, defects, and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions.
• Designing tools and fixtures required for shopfloor.
• Support equipment selection, workstation layout, and tooling decisions to enhance throughput and ergonomics.
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators and technicians on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with design and quality engineering teams on manufacturability, process capability, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support implementation of new technologies, automation, and digital manufacturing tools. Previous experience is bonus.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements in all manufacturing operations.

Data & Systems:

• Maintain master data for routings, standard times, and bill of materials.
• Interface with ERP (e.g., SAP), MES, and other digital systems to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Support in SCADA implementation and adoption.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production, or a related field.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, Seals Engineering or Process engineering.
• Experience with scheduling, ERP (SAP or similar), or production planning software (Python scripting a plus).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge on Elastomers (HNBR/NBR) behavior and properties
• Must be familiar with API and ASTM codes.
• Exposure to shop floor environment is mandate. Must have clear application understanding of heavy duty hydraulic equipment e.g. Hydraulic Press, Oven, Milling Machine, Crane, Material Handling Equipment etc.
• Must be aware about Industrial safety standards. Work experience in seals manufacturing would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret routings, standard times, and skill matrices for labor allocation.
• Good communication skills; able to coordinate with multiple departments and operator teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of programming/scripting (Python) preferred but not mandatory.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a hardware manufacturing or oil & gas equipment environment.
• Exposure to Factory Physics, Theory of Constraints, or industrial automation.
• Mold Design for elastomeric seals
• Hands-on experience with Gantt charts, load leveling, or process mapping.
• PFMEA
• RCA

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative, growing team shaping the digital transformation of our factory.
• Opportunity to directly impact on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and workforce engagement.
• Grow your skills in both manufacturing operations and engineering problem-solving.