Gas Lift Manufacturing Lead

Position SummaryEndurance Lift Solutions is seeking an experienced precision valve manufacturing professional to support the development and scale-up of a growing gas lift product line. This position will focus on precision valve assembly, lapping, brazing, sealing surface preparation, pressure integrity, and manufacturing quality improvement across gas lift valve systems and related downhole flow-control equipment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with high-precision valve manufacturing, repair, and reliability-focused assembly practices within oilfield, flow-control, or pressure-containing equipment environments.ResponsibilitiesPerform precision lapping and sealing surface preparationSupport carbide brazing and precision assembly operationsAssist with pressure testing and leak validation proceduresSupport manufacturing quality and process improvement initiativesWork closely with engineering and manufacturing leadership on product reliability improvementsAssist in development of assembly procedures, fixtures, and best practicesSupport teardown inspections and failure analysis activitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with precision valve manufacturing or repairBackground in brazing, lapping, or flow-control equipment assemblyStrong understanding of sealing surfaces and pressure integrityExperience working with carbide materials and precision finishes preferredOilfield, flow-control, aerospace, or industrial valve experience preferredStrong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindsetWhy Join ELSOpportunity to help build a premium US-manufactured gas lift product lineHigh level of influence on manufacturing quality and reliabilityFast-growing artificial lift organization with long-term expansion plansDirect collaboration with engineering and leadership teamsRequirementsEHS REQUIREMENTS:Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company's TRIR goals.Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company's environmental performance goals.Complete, and actively participate in all of the company's EHS training requirementsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:Experience in Management with a Manufacturing Focus2 years' experience as project lead.Requires the ability to work across cross-functional areas and collaborate and negotiate solutions.2 years direct supervisory experience preferred.Functional use of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Visio and Project preferred.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to sit for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, pump shop, or warehouse, and to all allowable areas of a well site or other job sites.Must be able to safely mount and dismount from the back of a truck, and bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at area.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds.Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10 key adding machine, PC computers, facsimile machine and photo copier.Must be able to work at a fast pace.Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, and reassign priorities.Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions.Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.Must be able to drive an automobile.Must be able to travel up to 30% of time.WORK ENVIRONMENT: