Design Engineer (Oil & Gas) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Houston, TX (Job ID 9628381)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a skilled Design Engineer for a direct-hire position with a leading manufacturer of composites and engineered components in Houston, TX! If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.  

Overview

This client specializes in composites, elastomers, and metalwork, often combining these materials to create custom solutions for their clients. Their team of professionals offer expertise on composite design, materials, and manufacturing plans, as well as providing technical and testing resources for new product development.

The Design Engineer will provide engineering and technical support to achieve our manufacturing goals, focusing on addressing production challenges, optimizing methods, and implementing cost improvement programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards while aligning with customer needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effect short-term and some long-term business goals through design initiatives.
• Analyze and evaluate assigned projects to meet business standards, practices, and product requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to support personnel on projects and tasks, mentoring others in the organization.
• Document technical data generated for assigned projects.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Provide technical sales support as needed.
• Assist in driving departmental metrics and continuous improvements.
• Manage projects aligned with our customers' design needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering field.
• Project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (both technical and non-technical).
• Ability to positively communicate and execute customer expectations throughout the teams.
• Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment.
• Fosters teamwork within own department and between other departments.
• Problem-solving experience or expertise.
• 3+ years' experience in upstream oil and gas products.
• Experience with composites and resin systems.
• Proficient in CAD systems, especially SolidWorks.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with cross-functional experience.
• Technological proficiency, including relevant engineering tools.
• Embraces Continuous Improvement and actively participates as a leader and contributor to overall objectives and Lean initiatives.
• Understanding of Six Sigma tools to make data-based recommendations and decisions.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with composites and resin systems.
• Understanding of Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of compression molding and composite manufacturing methods.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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