Manufacturing Engineer

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American Block is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of oilfield and marine capital, flowline, pressure control, and well-servicing equipment. Based in Houston, Texas, since 1979 American Block has been providing these industries with high-quality products and support. Some of our products include sheaves, traveling blocks, rotary tables, draw works, swivels, pumps, fair leads, high-pressure unions, and pressure gauges. We also repair drilling equipment.

The company is firmly dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services for today's oilfield industry, while constantly striving to improve designs, streamline manufacturing processes, and reduce costs to better serve our customers. Whether it is a special design or delivery requirement, we strive to satisfy every customer’s needs. We believe customer satisfaction is at the core of our business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design, analyze, and maintain equipment product lines to meet customer requirements and industry specifications.

· Create, revise, and release 3D models, manufacturing drawings, calculations, bills of materials in accordance with company and industry design standards (API, DNV, ABS etc.) Create, revise and release technical documentation – manuals, specifications, test procedures, etc.

· Examine and measure existing equipment and documentation to create new and improved product offerings.

· Conduct or participate in project technical reviews of designs, codes, requirements, and specifications

· Work with Manufacturing and QA to identify root cause of quality defects and implement permanent corrective actions and continuous improvement through timely Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s)

· Generate and present technical proposals for internal and customer-facing audiences

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical design. Knowledge of API 4F, 8C, 7K a plus

· Basic knowledge of mechanical design principals, design tolerances, and GD&T

· Practical knowledge of the manufacturing process

· Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling: AutoCAD, Inventor, Simulation,

· Microsoft Office Suite, Global Shop ERP a plus

· Ability to visualize objects and translate these into two-dimensional forms

· Ability to multitask and stay organized while working on multiple projects with multiple deadlines with limited supervision

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person