Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Drilling Tools

Forum Energy Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a mechanical design engineer to design drilling tools, model parts in 3D, and perform analyses to ensure product integrity.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs and prepare comprehensive technical drawings and specifications. The role requires 5–8 years of mechanical design experience in oil & gas, proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, and strong knowledge of engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in oil & gas or drilling equipment.
• Experience with drilling products such as top drive systems, triplex fluid end systems and/or high-pressure mud gate valves.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to assist in the design and development of drilling tools and equipment to meet customer needs.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (stress, fatigue, thermal, etc.) to ensure product integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and prepare engineering documentation for drawings, schematic drawings, material specifications, or other data required.
• Works independently to assist or conduct problem studies leading to recommendations for upgrading/improving existing equipment in field or lab.
• Works independently to perform product testing functions in a test lab facility and/or field locations.
• Provide technical support for production and field operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (API, ISO) and company quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs.
• Perform other assignments as directed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Field operations knowledge

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CAD software

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a mechanical design engineer to design drilling tools, model parts in 3D, and perform analyses to ensure product integrity.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs and prepare comprehensive technical drawings and specifications. The role requires 5–8 years of mechanical design experience in oil & gas, proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, and strong knowledge of engineering