Christopher Morein
About Christopher Morein
Christopher Morein serves as the Operations Manager at Forum Energy Technologies in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and a Master of Business Administration, and has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and lean practices.
Work at Forum Energy Technologies
Christopher Morein has served as Operations Manager at Forum Energy Technologies since 2020, overseeing operations in Houston, Texas. In this role, he leads a diverse team that includes Machining, Assembly, Inventory, and Quality Assurance. His responsibilities involve implementing lean practices to enhance operational performance, particularly in high mix low volume manufacturing environments. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Lean Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2014 to 2018, both at Forum Energy Technologies in Broussard, Louisiana.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Morein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a Business Minor from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which he completed from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lawrence Technological University from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he pursued another MBA at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2018 to 2021. His academic background supports his expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly in high-pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, valves, and consumables.
Background in Manufacturing Engineering
Christopher Morein's career in manufacturing engineering began at GE Oil & Gas, where he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2011 to 2014 in Broussard, Louisiana. He then transitioned to Forum Energy Technologies, where he held various engineering roles, including Manufacturing Engineer and Lean Engineer. His experience spans over a decade in the manufacturing sector, focusing on operational efficiency and process improvement.
Research and Development Experience
Before entering the manufacturing industry, Christopher Morein gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2011 to 2012. This role provided him with foundational skills in research methodologies, which he later applied in his engineering and management positions.