Vice President, Manufacturing & Engineering (Oil & Gas)

  • Solstice Consulting Group
  • Lafayette, Louisiana
  • 12/21/2025

Job Description


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