Lead Product Engineer – Rod Lift Downhole Pumps

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Rod Lift Downhole Pumps team in Houston, TX. This hands‑on role takes ownership of projects from concept through production release, bridging design, manufacturing, and field performance for demanding oilfield environments.

You will design components, manage projects, create 3D models and drawings, and ensure compliance with API 11AX and related standards, delivering robust solutions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in oil & gas mechanical, design, or field engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development of rod lift downhole pump components.
• Own the full product lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using PTC Creo Parametric, including BOMs and GD&T.
• Select appropriate materials for oilfield environments (wear, corrosion, pressure).
• Conduct engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, stress calculations, FEA, and design verification testing.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, field service, sales, and applications teams to ensure producible, cost‑effective designs.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Maintain engineering documentation in PDM/PLM systems with revision control and traceability.
• Support failure analysis investigations and translate findings into corrective design actions.
• Ensure compliance with API 11AX and related standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Windchill

ANSYS/FEA

Job description

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Rod Lift Downhole Pumps team in Houston, TX. This hands‑on role takes ownership of projects from concept through production release, bridging design, manufacturing, and field performance for demanding oilfield environments.

You will design components, manage projects, create 3D models and drawings, and ensure compliance with API 11AX and related standards, delivering robust solutions with minimal supervision.