Mechanical Design Engineer

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa is partnering with a major industrial manufacturer to hire an experienced Development Engineer who will own the full technical product development cycle from concept to launch. You will provide technical support to customers and manufacturing teams, collaborating across functions to deliver robust, high-quality pump products for severe-duty applications.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in product development, and hands-on experience with pump design,

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting mechanical failures and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrate ability to interface with staff at all levels.
• Travel 10–15% within North America.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop advanced pump assemblies and components.
• Lead engineering efforts from concept through product launch
• Troubleshoot and sustain existing products to enhance performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and durability standards

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

3D modeling

GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview – Development Engineer – 34474

Compensation: To $130K.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leadership

Sherpa is partnering with a major industrial manufacturer with a global footprint to identify an experienced Development Engineer to take ownership of the full technical product development cycle—from concept generation through product launch—while providing technical support to customers and manufacturing teams. Success in this role requires collaborative problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a commitment to delivering robust, high-quality products that meet the toughest demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop advanced pump assemblies and components.
• Lead engineering efforts from concept through product launch
• Troubleshoot and sustain existing products to enhance performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and customer support, to provide technical expertise and support project goals.
• Ensure all designs meet performance, quality, and durability standards for severe-duty applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Product and Technology Innovation: Execute R&D activities to identify new technologies, materials, and design techniques that can be used to develop innovative new products for the oil and gas industry. Tasks include research, ideation and concept development, prototype development and testing, data analysis, and final product development.
• Product Improvement: Continuous improvement of existing product designs and specifications to enhance performance, quality, and reliability
• Failure Analysis: Coordinate product failure analysis and develop solutions to improve product performance and prevent future issues
• Production support: Address and resolve production-related issues with current product lines to support efficient and effective manufacturing processes
• Cross functional collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization to clearly define engineering project and/or support requirements, allocate resources, and coordinate tasks required to deliver project objectives and deliverables on schedule and in budget
• Customer communication and support: Communicate and collaborate with our customer base from the field locations to the corporate office to understand their challenges, provide expert technical support, and world class solutions that help them achieve success. Engage with customers in the field to gather VOC on new and existing product performance.
• Project Management: Managing projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Problem solving skills: Leverage expert technical skills to analysis product design, process, and application issues and deliver effective and efficient solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of the design and development process, projects, and resulting products, 2D drawings, 3D models, design and manufacturing specifications, test results, data analysis, product BOMs, and product manuals.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of the latest trends and advancements in the engineering and product design sectors through ongoing education, organizational membership, and analysis of trade and professional journals, etc

Required Skills/Abilities

• Troubleshooting mechanical failures, problem solving and root cause analysis
• Ability to interface with staff at all levels in corresponding departments i.e.
• Demonstrate effective communication with customers independently in both office and frac service field/site location settings.
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, Autodesk Inventor, SAP.
• 3D modeling, GD&T, tolerance analysis
• Must be able to travel 10% - 15% of time within North America

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in product development and engineering support
• Additional plus experiences: Pump design and application, oilfield pressure pumping, statistical analysis, finite element analysis.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Additional Job Details

About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.