Senior Mechanical Engineer | Pump Design | Houston, TX

Senior Mechanical Engineer Pump Design Houston TX
Direct Hire Mechanical Design Engineering Houston Texas

Kerry Martin MSN RN
Senior Recruiter Heartline Staffing
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Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Lead the design development and refinement of mud pumps positive displacement pumps frac pumps and related mechanical equipment
Ideal for an engineer with hands-on machine design experience and a strong understanding of pump systems mechanical integrity and equipment performance
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions while ensuring equipment reliability safety efficiency and compliance with industry standards
Direct experience designing mud pumps positive displacement pumps frac pumps or closely related equipment is required

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
Direct hire position
Lead pump design from concept through development and production
Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams
Opportunity to drive continuous product improvement through new technologies materials and design methods
Limited relocation assistance available

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Direct hire on-site position in Houston Texas
Engineering and manufacturing environment
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design develop and improve mechanical equipment pump systems and related components
Create detailed engineering drawings design layouts and 3D models using CAD software
Perform stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate component strength durability and reliability
Conduct tolerance studies and review engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and quality
Research evaluate and specify purchased components based on performance compatibility and cost
Develop test plans and validate component and system performance
Prepare engineering reports documenting design calculations analyses testing and results
Interpret P&IDs electrical schematics and hydraulic schematics to support equipment design and integration
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and other cross-functional teams throughout equipment conceptualization development and production
Ensure designs align with applicable engineering standards safety requirements and industry specifications
Stay current with engineering technologies materials and design methods to support continuous product improvement

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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Limited relocation assistance

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering REQUIRED
3 years of mechanical design engineering experience REQUIRED
Direct pump design experience involving mud pumps positive displacement pumps frac pumps or closely related equipment REQUIRED
Machine design and mechanical system development experience REQUIRED
Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo Autodesk Inventor SolidWorks or comparable software REQUIRED
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings P&IDs and electrical and hydraulic schematics
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams
5 or more years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred
Experience designing equipment for oil and gas oilfield services or industrial pumping applications preferred
Familiarity with hydraulic systems design and implementation preferred
Knowledge of API specifications particularly API 6A API 7K and API 8C preferred
Experience in an ISO-certified or API Q1-certified manufacturing environment preferred
Hands-on mechanical experience involving mechanical systems fabrication or welding preferred
Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation preferred