Manager Engineering

Lufkin Us Acquisition Company - Missouri City, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Missouri City, TX

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Rods Engineering Manager at Lufkin Industries is responsible for overseeing the engineering and technical needs of the sucker-rod segment. This role involves leading and expanding an engineering team to support both new and existing product needs while collaborating with various functions within the manufacturing organization. The manager will report directly to the product line manager and will play a crucial role in ensuring the alignment of engineering efforts with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and expand the rod engineering group to meet business objectives.
• Hire, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise team members to promote their development and proficiency.
• Lead, own, organize, and execute on the engineering strategic inputs, managing budget and resource requirements.
• Manage, improve, and expand the company PDM system.
• Responsible for data analytics for strategic integration in different areas of the business, including manufacturing, ERP systems, and inventory planning.
• Develop technical requirements, designs, and validation of new products and accessories to meet customer needs.
• Attend trade shows to deliver technical papers and presentations to maintain thought leadership in the industry.
• Provide care and handling schools, detailed product training with oil companies' engineering and operations teams.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and industry specifications.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Sales, and Technical Services teams.
• Manage and execute engineering change orders through the company PDM.
• Develop prototypes and test plans to validate new product offerings.
• Validate design changes or new suppliers through analysis and testing.
• Participate/conduct design reviews; provide technical feedback using appropriate tools, i.e., FMEA, field and lab testing.
• Support failure analysis investigations and implement corresponding corrective actions.
• Support the continuous improvement process by conducting effective root cause investigation and analysis, implementing corrective/preventative actions, and maintaining quality metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience in engineering or as deemed sufficient by management.
• Experience in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical drawings including GD&T & 3D CAD.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Experience with rod failure analysis and providing technical training to customers upon request.
• Project management experience with aptitude for being a self-starter and balancing/prioritizing multiple projects at once.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years as a supervisor or manager.
• API or SPE membership and participation.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employer commitment.