Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Precision Drilling; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Holdings is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead the U.S. and Middle East mechanical and structural engineering teams, driving safe, reliable, and compliant solutions for rig upgrades and capital projects.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with a PE designation, 15+ years in drilling or heavy industry, and at least 5 years in leadership, with hands-on design using Inventor/ANSYS and collaboration with OEMs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with PE designation or eligibility.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of API and ASME standards; proven design and analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the U.S. mechanical and structural engineering team, ensuring engineering quality, technical capability development, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership for fleet operations, rig upgrades, capital projects, and complex technical challenges across U.S. and Middle East operations.
• Oversee engineering analysis, equipment design, vendor partnerships, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, certifications, regulatory requirements, and professional engineering approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and travel as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Drilling equipment

Structural systems

API/ASME standards

OEM collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with PE designation or eligibility

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

FEA

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Company: Precision Drilling Holdings

Work Arrangements: On-Site

At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

The US Mechanical Engineering Manager leads the mechanical and structural engineering team, providing technical leadership and engineering support for Precision Drilling's U.S. and Middle East fleets. This role oversees rig upgrades, technology implementation, certification readiness, and engineering projects while developing talent and delivering safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions.

Culture

Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

Day In The Life

• Lead and develop the U.S. mechanical and structural engineering team, ensuring engineering quality, technical capability development, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership and support for fleet operations, rig upgrades, capital projects, and complex technical challenges across U.S. and Middle East operations.
• Oversee engineering analysis, equipment design, vendor partnerships, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, certifications, regulatory requirements, and technical documentation, while maintaining Professional Engineer accountability for approvals and recertifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, on-call responsibilities, and travel as required.

What We Need From You

• B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering (or equivalent) with Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligibility, plus 15+ years of engineering experience in drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, developing talent, and balancing operational and project priorities.
• Strong expertise in drilling equipment, structural systems, and applicable industry standards, including API and ASME requirements.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (Autodesk Inventor, ANSYS, FEA), Microsoft Office, and SharePoint, with experience delivering rig upgrade and capital projects.
• Skilled collaborator, problem solver, and technology adopter with experience working with OEMs, supporting field operations, and leveraging emerging digital and AI-enabled engineering tools.

Drive your career forward with Precision Drilling.