Digital Manufacturing Engineer - Global Deployment

Job Overview

The Digital Manufacturing Engineer – Global Deployment is responsible for driving Weatherford’s global digital manufacturing transformation initiatives from the Baroda (Vadodara) facility, which serves as the organization’s Digital Manufacturing Lighthouse. The role focuses on developing, piloting, validating, standardizing, and globally deploying advanced manufacturing solutions including MBOM governance, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), Creo CAM standardization, Oracle Fusion integration, Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, machine vision, AI-assisted inspection, and RFID-enabled manufacturing processes.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, RD&E, and Digital/IT teams, the position is responsible for establishing scalable digital manufacturing standards, improving manufacturing execution, enhancing product traceability, supporting compliance with API and ISO standards, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cycle time, cost, and on-time delivery. The role also drives the replication of successful solutions across Weatherford’s global manufacturing network through standardized deployment frameworks, governance models, training programs, and best-practice playbooks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital manufacturing transformation initiatives and Industry 4.0 programs across global manufacturing facilities.
• Own the creation, validation, maintenance, and governance of Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM) aligned with Engineering BOMs (EBOM).
• Define and standardize routings, digital work instructions, manufacturing processes, and control plans.
• Establish MBOM as the single source of truth for manufacturing execution, automation, and quality systems.
• Lead the standardization of PTC Creo CAM across all Weatherford manufacturing locations.
• Develop and maintain common machining templates, tool libraries, holder libraries, machine definitions, post-processors, and machining strategies.
• Establish CAM governance including NC program naming conventions, revision control, approval workflows, and release processes.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) standards.
• Ensure inclusion of GD&T, tolerances, dimensions, datums, material specifications, heat treatment requirements, weld symbols, surface finish requirements, inspection characteristics, and manufacturing notes within 3D models.
• Align MBD and PMI practices with ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.41, and applicable ISO standards.
• Drive digital thread implementation linking MBD, EBOM, MBOM, CAM, manufacturing execution, and quality processes.
• Lead deployment of automation, robotics, machine vision, AI-assisted inspection, and RFID-based inventory and WIP tracking systems.
• Integrate automation requirements into New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer activities.
• Develop scalable automation architectures and deployment standards for global implementation.
• Use Baroda as the pilot location for validating digital manufacturing technologies and standards.
• Develop and maintain Baroda Digital Manufacturing Standards, governance models, templates, and replication playbooks.
• Coordinate implementation and rollout of proven solutions across global manufacturing facilities.
• Support plant teams remotely and onsite during deployment activities.
• Monitor adoption, standardization, and digital maturity across all manufacturing locations.
• Translate MBOM structures into Oracle Fusion Product Information Management (PIM) item structures.
• Configure work definitions, routings, work centers, resources, labor allocations, equipment assignments, and manufacturing master data within Oracle Fusion.
• Lead Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation and revision control activities.
• Ensure data integrity across ERP, PLM, manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with API Q1, ISO 9001, HSE requirements, product traceability standards, and corporate governance requirements.
• Validate digital and automation solutions against machine safety, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA) prior to production implementation.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop business cases and ROI justifications for digital manufacturing and automation investments.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI reporting systems.
• Track and improve productivity, cycle time, throughput, labor efficiency, COPQ, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, RD&E, Sourcing, Operations, and Digital/IT functions.
• Develop training materials, knowledge repositories, and global best-practice documentation.
• Train engineers, programmers, and plant personnel on CAM, MBOM, MBD, and digital manufacturing standards.
• Champion digital manufacturing adoption and standardization across the organization's global manufacturing network.

Skills

• Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• MBOM, EBOM & Manufacturing Routings
• PTC Creo & Creo NC/CAM Programming
• CNC Machining (Turning & Milling)
• Model-Based Definition (MBD) & PMI
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5) & ASME Y14.41
• Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud & Oracle PIM
• ERP/PLM Systems (Oracle, SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter)
• MES & Shop Floor Data Management
• Manufacturing KPIs, Power BI & Analytics
• Engineering Change Management (ECO)
• Automation, Robotics & Smart Manufacturing
• Machine Vision, AI Inspection & RFID Tracking
• Digital Thread & CAM Standardization
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Change Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Global Manufacturing Deployments & Standardization
• Strong Communication, Leadership & Problem-Solving Skills
• Knowledge of API Q1, ISO 9001 & Product Traceability (Preferred)
• PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Energy, or Heavy Equipment Industries (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering; Master's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Engineering Management preferred.
• Min 10 years of experience in Manufacturing experience and 5 – 6 yrs in leading digital transformation initiatives, Process, Industrial, or Digital Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within Oil & Gas, Energy, Aerospace, Heavy Equipment, Defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, or Factory Digitization initiatives with measurable business results.
• Hands-on expertise with PTC Creo (Creo NC/CAM), CNC Turning & Milling, CAM standardization, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of MBOM, EBOM, Routings, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Process Development, Standard Work, Capacity Planning, and Manufacturing Data Governance.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud, Oracle PIM, Work Definitions, Routings, ECO Management, and ERP/PLM platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Windchill, and Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ASME Y14.41, and Digital Thread implementation.
• Knowledge of MES, Shop-Floor Data Collection, Manufacturing KPIs, Power BI, Dashboard Development, Reporting, and Data Analytics.
• Experience leading global or multi-site manufacturing deployments, enterprise CAM standardization, MBD/PMI implementation, and manufacturing transformation programs.
• Exposure to Robotics, Machine Vision, AI-Assisted Inspection, RFID, Factory Automation, CMM Programming, CAM-PLM Integration, OCI, FBDI, and REST/SOAP Integrations is preferred.
• Knowledge of API Q1, ISO 9001, Product Traceability, OT Cybersecurity, Technology Transfer, and Supplier Development Processes preferred.
• Strong Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Communication, Training, and Cross-Functional Leadership skills.
• PMP Certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across different regions, cultures, and time zones.

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