Lead Valve & Rotating Equipment Manufacturing Engineer

As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for:

- Designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes for assembly, testing, and handling of valves and rotating equipment to ensure high reliability, safety, and performance standards.
- Developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including process flows, SOPs, time studies, and quality plans aligned with international Oil & Gas standards.
- Designing and implementing specialized tooling, assembly fixtures, and test systems to improve ergonomic safety, reduce setup time, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Reviewing customer requirements and developing SAP routings, customized test protocols, and efficient manufacturing workflows to meet project specifications.
- Developing detailed lift plans, considering center of gravity, total weight, and unique geometry of valves and rotating equipment to ensure safe handling and storage.
- Analyzing and optimizing shop floor layouts, assembly cells, and logistics flows to eliminate bottlenecks and support Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles.
- Leading structured problem-solving initiatives (e.g., 8D, A3, Fishbone) and driving continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Collaborating with R&D and Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of new valve and rotating equipment designs.
- Researching and deploying automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance manufacturing flexibility, operational excellence, and competitiveness.
 

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will:

- Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years of experience in oil & gas equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing.

- Possess experience in hands-on manufacturing processes for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and handling of Oil & Gas equipment.

- Have proficiency in international codes and standards relevant to Oil & Gas manufacturing (e.g., API, ISO, ASME).

- Possess advanced skills in SAP Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Ansys, Nastran, or equivalent tools for design validation and tolerance analysis.

- Have demonstrated experience in Lean principles, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies.

- Possess hands-on expertise in tooling design, fixture development, cycle time reduction, and machine maintenance strategies.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
 

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us
 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you
 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.