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As a Production Improvement Engineer,
you will have a practical role in
improving manufacturing performance. Working closely with the factory floor and
management, you will identify issues affecting production, investigate their
causes, and help drive improvement and corrective actions through to completion.
You will support the development and standardisation of manufacturing processes,
maintain clear process documentation and Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs),
and help ensure measuring and monitoring equipment is appropriately controlled
and calibrated.
This role suits someone who enjoys understanding how processes work, asking
constructive questions, solving problems, and turning opportunities for
improvement into practical changes.
The position is based onsite five days per week and works within the local
business unit.
Why Join NOV?
This is a hands-on improvement opportunity where you can combine continuous
improvement and problem-solving capability with broader manufacturing
responsibility.
You will have the opportunity to influence production processes,
efficiency, standardisation and corrective actions while working closely with
production teams and management.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can
thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe different perspectives
strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and contribute to our success. We
welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age,
ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity,
process yield, workflow, and waste reduction.
• Investigate recurring production issues and factory-floor feedback, identify
root causes, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions through to
completion.
• Support new product introductions by establishing production processes,
assessing production readiness, and developing the required process
documentation and training.
• Create, maintain, and update Standard Operating Instructions, procedures, and
other controlled production documentation, including relevant SharePoint
content.
• Work with production, engineering, management, and support teams to identify
process constraints, manufacturing risks, material or drawing issues, and
improvement priorities.
• Analyse production information and performance trends to identify risks,
recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify tooling, machinery, and equipment requirements and support the
evaluation and justification of appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate the identification, calibration, maintenance, and documentation of
relevant measuring, monitoring, and production equipment.
• Support production planning and improvement activities that contribute to
efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
• Develop and deliver training on relevant processes, procedures, SOIs, and
technical topics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, with practical exposure
to continuous improvement, process improvement, production engineering, or a
comparable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience identifying process inefficiencies, investigating
production problems, and supporting or implementing practical improvements.
• Experience developing or maintaining procedures, work instructions, Standard
Operating Instructions, or comparable process documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability, with the ability to
investigate issues, identify root causes, and follow actions through to
completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work
effectively with production teams, management, and other stakeholders.
• Good IT literacy and the ability to work with systems used to maintain
production and process documentation.
Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related
technical discipline.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous-improvement
tools and techniques; Green Belt or Black Belt certification would be
advantageous.
• Experience supporting production planning, equipment calibration/control,
quality-management processes, or new product introduction.