Oilfield Mechanical Design Lead — Hybrid

Baker Hughes; Montrose; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop oilfield subsystems, systems and controls equipment. You will create layouts, drawings, and assemblies, supporting design, manufacturing and verification activities.

You will interpret specifications, develop work packs, and lead small teams under supervision, applying design-for-manufacture and ASME Y14.5 standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Engineering Mechanical or related discipline required.
• Strong understanding of design principles and verification processes.
• Experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Knowledge of materials, welding and heat treatment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and engineering codes.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of layouts, functional component specifications, stack-up evaluations and assembly procedures.
• Interpret customer engineering specifications to produce layout, detail and assembly designs.
• Assist with the creation of work packs, reviewing detail drawings, and supporting small engineering teams under supervision.
• Develop conceptual design requirements and layouts following Design Process Management (DPM) protocols.
• Create detail, fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Modify and create 3D models and drawings to manufacturing standards using parametric design practices.
• Support manufacturing through design-for-manufacture principles for machining, welding and assembly.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) within documentation systems for engineer approval.
• Participate in design verification activities, including tolerance studies, manufacturability reviews, and basic calculations.
• Support FAT and PVT procedures and document results.
• Ensure design documentation and data are archived in electronic document management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products, processes and procedures cost-effectively.

Skills

Engineering mechanical

Design principles

Verification processes

Risk assessment

Oil and Gas industry

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical)

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop oilfield subsystems, systems and controls equipment. You will create layouts, drawings, and assemblies, supporting design, manufacturing and verification activities.

You will interpret specifications, develop work packs, and lead small teams under supervision, applying design-for-manufacture and ASME Y14.5 standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation and continuous improvement.