Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Would you like to work for a forward-thinking technology company?

Do you enjoy technical challenges?

Join our growing team! 

Are you passionate about solving technical challenges and improving manufacturing performance? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our mechanical assembly and test operations, driving continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence across the production environment.

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Partner with the best 

The key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical may include the following as well as other items required to execute the role.​

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, fabrication, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical products and processes.
• Investigating and dispositioning non-conforming materials and products, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, increase throughput, and reduce lead times.
• Developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both existing products and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring robust and repeatable production methods.
• Designing and implementing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and process controls to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborating with Designing Engineering teams to apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, ensuring smooth transition of products from design into production.
• Partnering with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, quality performance, and delivery reliability, supporting supplier qualification and development activities.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, process specifications, manufacturing routings, and standard operating procedures.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Shainin, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Utilizing data analysis and statistical techniques to identify trends, monitor process capability, solve manufacturing issues, and drive process improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating in cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers to achieve business objectives and customer requirements.

Fuel your passion! 

To be successful in this role you will have: ​

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement role.
• Have demonstrated understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, testing, fabrication, and inspection.
• Have experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Have knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and product lifecycle principles.
• Show proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Show working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Shainin, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
• Have understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier organizations.
• Show proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Show demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience supporting mechanical product manufacturing from prototype through full production.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements that improve quality, reduce lead times, increase productivity, or reduce costs.
• Experience investigating manufacturing and supplier quality issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience developing and implementing assembly fixtures, tooling, manufacturing aids, and process controls.
• Experience working with suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes and improve supplier performance.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and transitioning products from design into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or equivalent engineering accreditation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
• Experience utilizing additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent manufacturing systems.
• Experience working within the oil and gas, energy, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Technical Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Safety Leadership
• Adaptability & Change Management

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: 

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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, Virtual Therapy Programs
• Dependent and Partners Care
• Pet Insurance
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Manuf Eng Specialist