Vallourec - North America · 1 week ago
R&D Methods Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVallourec - North America is seeking an R&D Methods Engineer to lead risk assessment and enhance lab efficiencies. The role involves analyzing production problems, improving processes, and managing investment projects while ensuring compliance and quality in R&D lab operations.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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
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
Preferred
solidwork is preferred
Labview programing preferred
Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred
Company
Vallourec - North America
Vallourec is North America’s #1 domestic producer of premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets (oil and gas, powergen): seamless Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), VAM® premium connections, Line & Standard Pipe, Coupling Stock, Mechanical pipe, downhole accessories, and specialized welding.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Macek
Human Resources Business Partner
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