Lead Engineer

WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead Engineer – Subsea Production Systems to lead design, qualification, and delivery of SPS equipment including trees and manifolds. You will provide technical leadership, oversee FEA, and ensure API 17D/17R/6A, ASME VIII, and AISC compliance for global subsea projects.

You will direct engineering teams, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and drive product reliability and safety in a fast-paced oilfield environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of oil & gas engineering experience.
• Direct experience with Subsea Production Systems (trees, manifolds, subsea structures).
• Experience with FEA, structural analysis, fatigue evaluation, and verification.
• Working knowledge of API 17D/17R/6A, ASME VIII, and AISC standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, qualification, and delivery of Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• Provide technical expertise for subsea connection systems and deepwater hardware.
• Review and approve FEA, stress analyses, and fatigue assessments.
• Support product qualification activities, testing programs (FAT/EFAT/SIT).
• Provide mentorship to engineering and design teams.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, inspectors, and global teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and product reliability.

Skills

Subsea SPS experience

FEA analysis

Fatigue evaluation

Engineering leadership

API standards

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical/Structural or Subsea Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Subsea-Engineering IND Full Time Houston, TX, US

Job Posting Title
LEAD ENGINEER – SUBSEA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (SPS)

Job Description

About Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM)

Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) is a globally recognized multinational company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, WOM operates manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, sales offices, and assembly/testing workshops across Houston, Texas; Pune, India; Aberdeen, Scotland; Dubai, UAE; Seoul, South Korea; Jakarta, Indonesia; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; and Singapore.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Subsea Production Systems (SPS) to join our Houston-based Subsea Engineering team. This position serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, qualification, and delivery of subsea production equipment, including subsea trees, manifolds, structural systems, and connection technologies. The successful candidate will provide engineering oversight, technical guidance, and support for global subsea projects.

• Lead the design, qualification, and delivery of Subsea Production Systems (SPS), including subsea trees, manifolds, and structural systems.
• Provide technical expertise for subsea connection systems, tie-in equipment, and deepwater hardware applications.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards including API 17D, API 17R, API 6A, ASME Section VIII, and AISC.
• Review and approve FEA, stress analysis, fatigue assessments, and structural calculations.
• Support product qualification activities, testing programs, FAT, EFAT, and SIT.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and design teams.
• Support manufacturing, testing, NCR resolution, and root cause analysis activities.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, inspectors, and global engineering teams.
• Promote continuous improvement, product reliability, and engineering excellence.
• Ensure compliance with WOM quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Direct experience with Subsea Production Systems, including subsea trees, manifolds, and subsea structures.
• Experience with FEA, structural analysis, fatigue evaluation, and engineering verification.
• Working knowledge of API 17D, API 17R, API 6A, ASME Section VIII, and AISC standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, manufacturing teams, and global engineering organizations.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Subsea Engineering.
• Experience with deepwater subsea projects and HPHT applications.
• SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.

WOM offers long-term, stable employment in a comfortable environment. WOM has an excellent compensation and benefits package, including company-sponsored insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and vacation.