What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Taurex Drill Bits?
Company Profile
Taurex Drill Bits is a premium bit company in Houston, TX delivering high-performance drill bits to customers worldwide. We specialize in delivering top notch products for oil and gas, and geothermal wells for both drilling and completions. Our engineers have access to the most advanced bit wear forensic tools in the industry. Our exclusive Bit Vision™ technology uses automated robotic sequences to give us insight into our product performance and wear statistics for unrivaled analysis. Our employees have the tools to succeed in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ensuring that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet or exceed quality standards. This role combines hands-on process optimization with rigorous quality oversight—bridging engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance functions to deliver consistent, high-performing products.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for improved efficiency, safety, and cost control.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and production standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control processes to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for product and process nonconformities.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, API).
• Perform inspections, audits, and data analysis to identify trends and drive quality improvements.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure material and component quality meets specifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to use critical thinking to solve problems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and production flow.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 9001, ASME, API, or equivalent).
Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or related technical degree
• Manufacturing engineering experience preferred, but not required
• Quality engineering experience preferred, but not required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance