Senior Manufacturing Engineer

United States, Shreveport

Digital Technology & Research, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet 

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems 

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions 

SLB is seeking a motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.  

 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at SLB is a technical leader responsible for optimizing manufacturing systems, driving operational excellence, and leading complex process improvement initiatives across production operations. This role serves as a subject matter expert in manufacturing engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and production system design. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer independently leads strategic projects, mentors junior engineers, and partners cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. 

 

We have multiple openings available across a range of experience levels. If you're looking to join a dynamic team in an exciting and rapidly growing industry, please apply. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering resource for assigned value streams and production areas. 

  • Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and productivity challenges through structured problem-solving methodologies. 

  • Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, standardized work, line balancing, pull systems, and cellular manufacturing. 

  • Perform advanced capacity modeling, simulation analysis, and production optimization studies. 

  • Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks to maximize throughput and operational efficiency. 

  • Develop business cases and lead implementation of process, equipment, automation, and technology investments. 

  • Define manufacturing standards and ensure consistent implementation across operations. 

  • Lead new product introductions, process transfers, and major operational changes. 

  • Analyze operational performance data and establish KPI dashboards to drive data-based decision making. 

  • Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers, technicians, and operational personnel. 

  • Lead root cause investigations for recurring quality, delivery, and process issues. 

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Technology, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to drive strategic improvement initiatives. 

  • Champion digital manufacturing initiatives utilizing SAP, Power BI, Power Apps, automation tools, and advanced analytics. 

  • Influence site manufacturing strategy through long-term capacity planning and operational roadmap development. 

Qualifications And Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline. 

  • 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment. 

  • Demonstrated experience leading plant-wide process improvement initiatives. 

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, process design, and production optimization. 

  • Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. 

  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority. 

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. 

  • Experience with manufacturing simulation software and capacity modeling tools. 

  • Advanced SAP ERP/MRP proficiency. 

  • Power BI, Power Apps, and process automation experience. 

  • AutoCAD or facility layout design experience. 

  • Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement programs. 

  • Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent. 

  • Experience supporting automation, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing initiatives. 

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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.​

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SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.