R&D Methods Engineer

Posted: Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/18/2025 07:29:06
Indexed on: 03/18/2025 07:29:06

Location: Houston, TX, 77001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 17-0000.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Vallourec is hiring!

Description:

This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of R& D Methods Engineer.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

· Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises. Support digitalization effort with our Risk Assessment app (PowerApps) with Dashboard (PowerBI) in order to capture risk reduction after improvement implementation.

· Review and analyze lab efficiency indicator (OEE) based on technician’s hours, standards time and job’s scope of work. Publish OEE monthly report using PowerBi.

· Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting, using root cause analysis methods.

· Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians’ suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update.

· Develop expertise in process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings.

· Lead equipment improvement and development (Implement best practices) (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…).

· Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects.

· Participate to working groups to improve R& D lab performances, cost savings and quality.

· Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actionsCreate and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes.

· Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings.

· Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer.

· Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol (hardware and programming using LabView), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment.

· Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs. Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor. Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time.

· Design tooling required for prototyping and testing.

· Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.

· Train prototyping and testing technicians

· Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument. Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R& D lab equipment.

· Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time.

· Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.

· Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules.

· Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required

· Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (sharepoint, powerApps, PowerBI)

· Ability to create and to update CAD drawings (solidwork is preferred).

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Ability to work on Data acquisition system – Labview programing preferred

· Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.

· Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.

· Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

R& D

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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