Global engineering manager job description

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are focused on providing a challenging and enriching career path with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are an innovative, global company with wide-ranging opportunities that include career-enhancing talent rotations. Our structured career paths will ensure that you know what it takes to build your ideal career at Weatherford when you join our Company. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance coverage, income protection plans, a 401(k) savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
The Global Engineering Manager will be responsible for defining and standardizing how we engineer and design Manage Pressure Wells. The role will be setting process and guidance that aligns with industry best practice and demand by customers. It is reliant of the role to establish engineered solutions that demonstrate not only technical but also economic value to our customers and their operations, ensuring growth and adoption of Managed Pressure Wells across all applications. The role will be responsible for developing a strategic Wells Engineering Strategy, creating new revenue stream that is competitive and built on our leading technologies and software for Managed Pressure Wells. This includes development of cross product line synergies that will enhance our capabilities and advance our engineered solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices Responsible with being familiar with the Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies and takes an active role in the compliance & improvement of Weatherford Management System including meeting all reporting requirements Complies with the Company's Rules to Live By and all applicable rules, regulations, and standards that the Company abides by Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk of loss. Seeks continual improvement in Quality, Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, considering responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations In a management role demonstrates effective safety leadership by being responsible for the health and safety arrangements of all and any subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises to enhance the Company's commitment to safety performance
QUALITY
Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of the companies Management System Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business
VISION & LEADERSHIP
Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to company standards at all times Promote the continual quality improvement strategy of the company to meet strategic business objectives and profitability Set and monitor global targets for Key Performance Indicators and define safety and service quality improvement action plans geared to enhance safety, quality & efficiency Develop long-term plans to promote and meet Managed Pressure Wells solutions for the product line
OPERATIONS
Represents the Managed Pressure Drilling business globally. Liaise with clients and vendors in the specification of managed pressure wells and engineered solutions. Ensures that the organization is optimally suited to identify customer needs and problems, to offer them the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions, to deliver the best job execution with outstanding service quality Attend customer design reviews or sales meetings for new and existing products, as required Participate in liaison with clients, where applicable, in conjunction with Product Line and Engineering Stakeholders Support modifications to existing products to meet internal or external customer needs. Conduct evaluations and design reviews of new and existing product designs Provide engineering support to operational staff during field runs, ensuring the highest level of Customer Service Quality is maintained throughout Provide technical support to field operations and other company officials.
COMMUNICATION
Build strong and positive relationships with client at various levels Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, operations, and R&D to support product successes and market growth Work with the Global Product Line managers to establish synergies and development engineered solutions that encompass multiple product line offerings. Coordinate technical participation, conference request and client's events that required global or corporate participation with Sales organization and the Geozones Maintain active engagement with Geozone engineering teams to support continued training and development as well as realization of strategic goals Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and external. Promote an open communication environment to ensure correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements are implemented and followed
FINANCIAL
All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses Costs incurred should be within approved budget and processed within agreed time frames and following the relevant financial policy and procedure
PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT
Leads and motivates employees to work to the best of their ability as part of the team through open communications, regular meetings, coaching and counseling, attention to their needs, recognition and rewards for their individual contributions and collective accomplishments Develop and maintain the engineering career path for the product line Employees in a supervisory role are responsible for actively engaging their employees to support talent management through the companies performance management & coaching tools and processes, including but not limited to talent assessments and succession planning Employees in a supervisory role are responsible for driving strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that enables the Company to attract & retain a high performing talented workforce
Qualifications
Education & Experience
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree, equivalent university degree or combination of education and experience 10+ years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Operations Strong experience in drilling engineering and project management Experience with managing and leading internal resources as well as external contracting resources Project management experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience in Managed Pressure Drilling technologies with emphasis on drilling and well engineering Have held the position of Operations or Geozone Business Manager and/or Technical Sales Manager
PREFERRED
Experience in Oil & Gas related engineering within an oilfield equipment Relevant engineering design experience gained in an Oil and Gas industry

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
Job Title: Manager, Global Equipment Engineering
Department: 3820 - Global Equipment Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:
The Global Engineering Group showcases talented professionals, world-class technologies and innovative solutions that “power” the quality and performance of Insulet Corporation's unique drug delivery devices. The Manager, Global Equipment Engineering provides supervision, engineering, and technical oversight to maximize the Global Equipment Engineering Group contribution to company performance.

The Manager, Global Equipment Engineering serves as one of the leaders of the technical community, working effectively and collaboratively with all technical disciplines and functions, both internally and externally. This role will oversee the technical design and supervision of several mechanical engineers to support the delivery of new technologies and processes, making dramatic bottom line improvements to existing processes and transformations for existing and new product production. This role is responsible to ensure Global Equipment Engineering group designs, builds and implements the most cost effective manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as cost effectively improving existing processes and transformations to meet the needs of a very dynamic and technically challenging business.

Responsibilities:
Lead a group of engineers primarily focused on the design, development, specification, implementation and ramp up of automated equipment for tight tolerance discrete component assembly and packaging processes. Drive continuous improvement efforts, obsolescence programs, technology transfers and new product development will also be required in support of business objectives.Coordinates vendor equipment procurement and generates/validates against specifications Manage Insulet automation suppliers and ensure delivery of new machines and machine improvements.
Partners with vendors and internal resources evaluating total cost of ownership models to deliver the most cost effective solution to our manufacturing floor Collaborates with a cross functional team to ensure that design and function meet all Insulet's standards and requirements At all times maintain a cGMP compliant environment and operate within FDA guidelines for Class II Medical Device manufacturing.Evaluates equipment vendors from a capability, engineering, cost and schedule perspective
Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.8+ years of experience, and at least 3 years managing other engineers.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:
In depth and prolonged experience in the designing, specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission and validation of fully automated and advanced discrete component assembly and / or packaging technologies is sought.Hands-on mechanical aptitude and machine design including: pneumatics, linkage design, mechatronics, robotics, cam and linkage design and drive systems Process Technologies: ultrasonic welding, heat staking, hot stamping, laser welding, laser decoration and water tightness testing In depth component manufacturing knowledge and experience including: stamping / forming and molding Trouble shooting, cost effective efficiency improvements, scrap reduction of existing designs and manufacturing transformations, baselining and platforming Ability to critically review engineering designs and ensure adherence to company design and development guidelines and SOPs. Possessing a solid understanding and demonstrated ability of implementing machine and process safety considerations a strong plus. Knowledge of CE, UL, SCCR & NFPA-70E&79 regulations a plus. Proficiency using Solid Works, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, etc.Decision Making - has a systematic and methodical approach to making decisions, obtains relevant information, thinks beyond the immediate decision point, challenges assumptions and considers business implications of potential solutions.Communication Skills - Conveys information effectively, actively listens, resolves conflict constructively.Work Organization - Highly organized and diligent in planning and delivery of work items.Structured Problem Solving - Uses a systematic, methodical approach to gather facts, define problems, generate and implement solutions.Planning Skills - Sets goals and priorities, thinks ahead, and identifies activities and resources needed to achieve goals.Conflict Management - Needs to be able to effectively deal with conflict, openly communicate, and lead to successful problem resolution.Ability to build the capability of others to assure successful project execution. Engages and energizes others to reach their fullest potential and performance.

Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate will be expected to travel domestically and internationally (Europe & Asia). Length of travel will depend on the initiative being implemented and phase of the project. Anticipated travel is estimated at less than 20%.

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team to sit in Jacksonville, FL or Houston, TX.

The Global I&E Engineer is responsible for providing subject matter expertise for instrumentation and electrical equipment design, operation, and maintenance. The Global I&E Engineer will report to the Global Maintenance & Reliability Manager and will have a primary focus on Maintenance and Reliability. The primary goal is to minimize or eliminate unscheduled equipment downtime and deploy processes, procedures, and systems that create efficient management of our maintenance programs at our production facilities within the area of I&E. A secondary focus is to provide guidance and support in design of new I&E equipment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide technical support to sites for I&E equipment installations and troubleshooting
* Drive solution/improvement generations through root cause analysis process
* Drives global maintenance and reliability processes for I&E equipment, system development and implementation to improve company-wide asset availability and lower cost of ownership.
* Guide preventative and predictive maintenance programs
* Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Partner with various customers, including:
* Develop standards and audit site performance
* Drive consistency in processes and assist in delivering necessary training
* Support site implementation needs
* Monitor the development of new I&E reliability technologies and techniques - develop deployment strategies as appropriate
* Process safety - to ensure mechanical integrity programs are complying with regulations and defined procedures with regards to I&E equipment
* Provide subject matter expert (SME) guidance instrument and electrical equipment issues at sites and for Capital Projects as needed

Required Skills

* Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and other standards involving the I&E discipline
* Knowledge of reliability concepts for I&E equipment
* SAP or similar CMMS system experience (5+yrs)
* Skilled communicator (written and verbal)
* Experience Solving Instrument and/or Electrical Issues at a Chemical Site (10+ Years)

Education, Certifications & Licenses

* 10-15+ years with Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.