Manufacturing Engineer, Oil & Gas
Quest Global · Houston, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Quest Global (industrial) in Houston, TX. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 148 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 147 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 57%
- ✓ Root cause 51%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- New product launch 39%
- Automation 34%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Quest Global
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Full description from Quest GlobalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
Our ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, and continuous improvement within industrial, energy, Oil & Gas, or discrete manufacturing environments. The candidate should be capable of improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting production operations, resolving technical challenges, and collaborating effectively across engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and supplier teams.
What You Will Do
· Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
· Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and QC work methods.
· Conduct time studies and process analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.
· Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
· Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
· Provide technical support to production, quality, planning, and maintenance teams.
· Investigate and resolve non-conformances, quality issues, and rework activities.
· Manage Concession Requests, QNotes, and manufacturing change activities.
· Drive machine and process improvement projects.
· Interface with suppliers, technology teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals.
Preferred Qualifications
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
· Experience in Oil & Gas, industrial equipment, or high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments.
· Knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, SPC, and manufacturing risk assessment methodologies.
Pay Range: 70000 to 80000 USD
Work
Requirements
Onsite: This role is considered an on-site position located in City/Town Name, State
- ✓You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
- ✓Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Benefits
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What You Will Bring
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
· 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
· Experience in process development, production support, and continuous improvement.
· Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.
· Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
· Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
· Experience with BOM management and engineering change control.
· Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
· Experience in fixture/tooling design and process optimization.
· Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.
· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital manufacturing platforms.
· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project execution skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Full-time (Regular)
- •401(k)
- •401(k) matching
- •Dental insurance
- •Health insurance
- •Life insurance
- •Paid time off
- •Referral program
- •Vision insurance
- •Short/Long Term Disability
