Senior Mechanical Engineer

North Star Talent Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited relocation assistance

Job summary

North Star Talent Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Pump Design for a leading oilfield equipment company in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on pump systems design, development, and optimization, interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.

The candidate should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of design experience (5+ preferred) and familiarity with Creo, Autodesk Inventor, or SolidWorks. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years mechanical design experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Direct experience with pump design (mud pumps, PD pumps, frac pumps or similar).
• Proficiency in CAD and reading engineering drawings; ability to interpret P&IDs and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve pump systems and related components.
• Create detailed drawings, layouts, assemblies, and 3D CAD models.
• Support machine design and mechanical system development from concept to production.
• Perform tolerance studies and review drawings for accuracy.
• Evaluate performance, durability, and reliability; develop test plans and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pumps design

Engineering drawings

P&IDs interpretation

Collaboration across teams

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Required Experience: 3+ years; 5+ years preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation Assistance: Limited assistance available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

At North Star Talent Group, we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer – Pump Design to join their growing engineering team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related pumping equipment.

The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of complex mechanical equipment while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and improve pump systems, mechanical equipment, and related components.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, design layouts, assemblies, and 3D CAD models.
• Support machine design and mechanical system development from concept through production.
• Conduct tolerance studies and review drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Evaluate component performance, durability, reliability, and mechanical integrity.
• Develop test plans and support validation of components and complete systems.
• Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components based on technical requirements, compatibility, performance, and cost.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, test documentation, and design summaries.
• Interpret P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and production teams throughout the product-development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment-performance issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of products, materials, engineering methods, and equipment performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Direct pump design experience involving mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment.
• Experience with machine design and mechanical system development.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or comparable platforms.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, component selection, and equipment design.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience designing equipment for oil and gas, oilfield services, pressure pumping, or industrial pumping applications.
• Experience with hydraulic system design and implementation.
• Knowledge of API 6A, API 7K, and API 8C specifications.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified or API Q1-certified manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on mechanical experience involving equipment, fabrication, assembly, or welding.
• Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the selected candidate's experience, technical expertise, pump-design background, and overall alignment with the role.

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared with qualified candidates as they advance through the selection process.

Additional Information

Direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related pumping equipment is a core requirement for this position.

Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.