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Company Information
QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology.
QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, currently operating about 400,000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering, compression, processing, and fractionation assets, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring, methane emissions reduction, water recycling, and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.
Job Summary
The Production Engineering Consultant is a contract technical specialist responsible for coupling well-level deliverability to the gas gathering network in support of infrastructure and compression investment decisions across an operated portfolio of approximately 4,000 gas wells. This role builds and applies integrated production models that tie per-well IPR/VLP behavior to gathering line pressure, runs large-scale line-pressure sensitivities, and translates the results into base production impact and economic justification for capital projects.
The position is hands-on in nodal analysis, network modeling, well grouping, and calibration against field data, and is expected to document methods and transfer the workflow to the internal engineering team. This is a defined-scope contract engagement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Build per-well and well-group deliverability-vs-line-pressure relationships from existing whitson+ IPR/VLP models, capturing critical-rate / liquid-loading behavior (Turner/Coleman).
- Couple deliverability curves to the existing gathering line rate/pressure model so the network solves against realistic well inflow.
- Run field-scale line-pressure sensitivities across the operated portfolio and quantify base-production impact for a range of new-development and compression scenarios.
- Develop a defensible well-grouping / IPR scheme so ~4,000 wells remain tractable without losing the wells that drive the answer (loading-prone, tail-end, high-drawdown).
- Provide technical and economic input to support gathering and compression infrastructure investment decisions, including sensitivity results suitable for AFE and capital justification.
- Calibrate models against production and pressure data; document assumptions, methods, and limitations.
- Interface with internal production engineering, operations, and midstream/gathering stakeholders, and transfer the workflow—including training the internal team for ongoing use.
Qualifications
Education:
- A minimum of a B.S. in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical engineering required.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in oil and gas production operation, with an emphasis on natural gas production required.
- Production and/or reservoir engineering experience required. Facilities and midstream experience preferred.
- Prior work coupling well deliverability to large scale models strongly preferred.
Specialized knowledge:
- Nodal analysis — IPR/VLP construction, operating-point solving, and critical-rate / liquid-loading relationships.
- Gas gathering infrastructure — gathering systems, compression, line-pressure dynamics, and three-phase gathering.
- Large-scale field modeling — integrated production / integrated asset modeling beyond single-well studies.
- Proficiency with well-performance and network software: whitson+ and Synergi Gas, or equivalents (PROSPER or SNAP on the well side; PIPESIM or GAP on the network side).
- RTA analysis and gas-well deliverability fundamentals; back-pressure/deliverability equations; wet-gas PVT basics.
- Scripting and automation for batch sensitivities (Python; whitson+ API, GAP OpenServer, or PIPESIM Python Toolkit) a plus.
- Familiarity with production data systems for data access and calibration (Peloton ProdView, WellView, Spotfire; SQL) a plus.
- Working knowledge of ECMC, BLM, and UDOGM operating context helpful.
- Experience in tight gas plays a plus.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment; able to make and defend modeling assumptions to a technical audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear documentation of methods and results.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to deliver a defined scope independently with minimal oversight.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset; effective across engineering, operations, and midstream functions.
- High integrity and composure managing a technically complex, decision-critical workstream.
Compensation
The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $135 and $155 hourly. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the range listed above.
Work Conditions
Location:
This position is remote, with periodic travel required to the Denver, CO office and the Parachute, CO field office. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered; however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available to travel to these locations as needed to support business and field requirements.
Work Environment:
This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employees may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.
Physical Demands:
In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.
Additional Information
Disclaimer:
This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.
Hiring Practices:
QB Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR Manager at HR@qb-energy.com.
We anticipate this post will close in 30 days
Company Information
QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology.
QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, currently operating about 400,000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering, compression, processing, and fractionation assets, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring, methane emissions reduction, water recycling, and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.
Job Summary
The Production Engineering Consultant is a contract technical specialist responsible for coupling well-level deliverability to the gas gathering network in support of infrastructure and compression investment decisions across an operated portfolio of approximately 4,000 gas wells. This role builds and applies integrated production models that tie per-well IPR/VLP behavior to gathering line pressure, runs large-scale line-pressure sensitivities, and translates the results into base production impact and economic justification for capital projects.
The position is hands-on in nodal analysis, network modeling, well grouping, and calibration against field data, and is expected to document methods and transfer the workflow to the internal engineering team. This is a defined-scope contract engagement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Build per-well and well-group deliverability-vs-line-pressure relationships from existing whitson+ IPR/VLP models, capturing critical-rate / liquid-loading behavior (Turner/Coleman).
- Couple deliverability curves to the existing gathering line rate/pressure model so the network solves against realistic well inflow.
- Run field-scale line-pressure sensitivities across the operated portfolio and quantify base-production impact for a range of new-development and compression scenarios.
- Develop a defensible well-grouping / IPR scheme so ~4,000 wells remain tractable without losing the wells that drive the answer (loading-prone, tail-end, high-drawdown).
- Provide technical and economic input to support gathering and compression infrastructure investment decisions, including sensitivity results suitable for AFE and capital justification.
- Calibrate models against production and pressure data; document assumptions, methods, and limitations.
- Interface with internal production engineering, operations, and midstream/gathering stakeholders, and transfer the workflow—including training the internal team for ongoing use.
Qualifications
Education:
- A minimum of a B.S. in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical engineering required.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in oil and gas production operation, with an emphasis on natural gas production required.
- Production and/or reservoir engineering experience required. Facilities and midstream experience preferred.
- Prior work coupling well deliverability to large scale models strongly preferred.
Specialized knowledge:
- Nodal analysis — IPR/VLP construction, operating-point solving, and critical-rate / liquid-loading relationships.
- Gas gathering infrastructure — gathering systems, compression, line-pressure dynamics, and three-phase gathering.
- Large-scale field modeling — integrated production / integrated asset modeling beyond single-well studies.
- Proficiency with well-performance and network software: whitson+ and Synergi Gas, or equivalents (PROSPER or SNAP on the well side; PIPESIM or GAP on the network side).
- RTA analysis and gas-well deliverability fundamentals; back-pressure/deliverability equations; wet-gas PVT basics.
- Scripting and automation for batch sensitivities (Python; whitson+ API, GAP OpenServer, or PIPESIM Python Toolkit) a plus.
- Familiarity with production data systems for data access and calibration (Peloton ProdView, WellView, Spotfire; SQL) a plus.
- Working knowledge of ECMC, BLM, and UDOGM operating context helpful.
- Experience in tight gas plays a plus.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment; able to make and defend modeling assumptions to a technical audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear documentation of methods and results.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to deliver a defined scope independently with minimal oversight.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset; effective across engineering, operations, and midstream functions.
- High integrity and composure managing a technically complex, decision-critical workstream.
Compensation
The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $135 and $155 hourly. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the range listed above.
Work Conditions
Location:
This position is remote, with periodic travel required to the Denver, CO office and the Parachute, CO field office. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered; however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available to travel to these locations as needed to support business and field requirements.
Work Environment:
This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employees may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.
Physical Demands:
In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.
Additional Information
Disclaimer:
This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.
Hiring Practices:
QB Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR Manager at HR@qb-energy.com.
We anticipate this post will close in 30 days
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla14
- BNY4
- The Raymond Corporation4
- HARVEY3
- NVIDIA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Automotive
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of hands-on production or manufacturing engineering experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a production environment
- Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with ERP and MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis tools applied to production processes
Tips for Your Production Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Production engineering managers are evaluated on measurable outcomes, so replace vague claims with numbers. Show cycle time reductions, yield improvements, or cost savings you drove. Hiring teams screen for candidates who can demonstrate engineering impact at scale, not just manage teams.
Highlight your new product introduction experience
NPI ownership is one of the most searched qualifications in production engineering manager postings. If you have led a product from prototype to mass production, call that out explicitly in your resume summary and in dedicated bullet points under each relevant role.
Filter openings by production method or industry vertical
Your experience in high-mix low-volume manufacturing does not transfer identically to high-volume continuous production. Search for roles that match your specific production environment so your background aligns with the day-to-day challenges the hiring team is trying to solve.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical case study in interviews
Many hiring panels ask production engineering manager candidates to walk through a real failure analysis or a process redesign scenario. Practice explaining your diagnostic approach, the cross-functional stakeholders you involved, and how you measured whether the fix held over time.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
Production engineering manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to yield targets or throughput goals. Before accepting, clarify how those metrics are defined, how often they are measured, and what percentage of the target bonus has been paid out historically.
Production Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most production engineering managers right now include Tesla, BNY, and The Raymond Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly strong at companies scaling domestic manufacturing capacity or ramping new product lines.
How many production engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of production engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering management roles because the position typically requires hands-on floor presence. The sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements are process documentation, supplier engineering coordination, and continuous improvement program management.
How do you become a production engineering manager?
Most production engineering managers start as production or manufacturing engineers, then take on project ownership for a major process improvement or new product launch. From there, building people management experience, often by leading a small team informally before a formal promotion, is the most common path. A working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma tools accelerates the transition into management-level roles.
Can you get hired as a production engineering manager without direct management experience?
Yes, but you need to show leadership through project ownership rather than headcount. Candidates who have led cross-functional process improvement projects, coordinated contractor teams, or served as the technical point of contact for a production line launch are regularly hired into their first formal management role. Frame your resume around decisions you owned, not just tasks you contributed to.
What does the production engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your production background and team leadership experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past process problem and how you solved it. A panel interview with operations, quality, and supply chain stakeholders is common at mid-size and larger manufacturers, and some companies close with a plant tour or a case study exercise.
Where can I find and apply to production engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to production engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your production background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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