Vice President, Manufacturing & Engineering (Oil & Gas)

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Vice President, Manufacturing & Engineering for an oil & gas equipment manufacturing client in the Lafayette, Louisiana metropolitan area. Our client designs and builds production equipment to serve the onshore oil & gas and EPC industry sectors. This role is responsible for manufacturing operations, engineering and QHSE.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of related experience required

o MBA a plus

• 7+ years of management and engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required

• Experience and knowledge of upstream and midstream operations

• Base salary range: $180k - $210k DOE plus bonus opportunity and benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available if not local

Role Overview:

The VP, Mfg & Engineering will be responsible for oversight of manufacturing operations, engineering and QHSE (including P&L and cost management) for the company and oversee a total staff of approximately 20.

• Oversee production planning and scheduling across the company

• Work with managers to manage people and financial resource allocation to meet budgetary goals

• Ensure safety and quality standards and delivery commitments are met (HSEQ)

• Drive operational efficiency, lean manufacturing implementation and cost management

• Develop and improve processes within the organization

• Build relationships with key suppliers, customers and partners

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of related experience required

• MBA a plus

• 7+ years of management and engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Experience and knowledge of upstream and midstream operations
• Strong process and project management experience required
• Leadership in HSEQ, P&L, resource needs, supply chain and operations