Senior Mechanical Engineer

KnightHawk Engineering, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KnightHawk Engineering, Inc. seeks a lead mechanical engineer to oversee projects involving the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and piping systems. You will perform detailed CFD/FEA simulations and mentor junior engineers, supporting expert witness activities.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD/CFD/FEA proficiency, and excellent technical communication with ASME/API code experience. Houston on-site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience with ASME and API codes.
• Proficiency in CAD, CFD, FEA and strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects involving design, analysis, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• Perform detailed simulations using CFD and FEA.
• Mentor junior engineers and support expert witness activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CFD

FEA

Machine Design

Rotating Equipment

Pressure Vessel Design

Piping Systems

CAD

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

R&D

ASME

API

Technical Writing

Failure Analysis

Forensic Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CFD

FEA

Job description

Lead mechanical engineering projects involving the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and piping systems. Perform detailed simulations using CFD and FEA while mentoring junior engineers and supporting expert witness activities.

Requirements: Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience with industry codes like ASME and API. Candidates must be proficient in CAD, CFD, FEA, and possess strong project management and technical communication skills.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, CFD, FEA, Machine Design, Rotating Equipment, Pressure Vessel Design, Piping Systems, CAD, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, R&D, ASME, API, Technical Writing, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering