Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mud Pump

The Global Edge Consultants LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and refinement of mud pumps and high-pressure fluid end equipment in Houston. The role emphasizes heavy machinery design, FEA, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

The candidate will perform stress analyses, develop detailed production drawings, and guide testing and qualification activities to ensure reliability and compliance with API/ISO standards. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of direct machine design and mechanical development experience in heavy industrial machinery or oilfield surface equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or high-pressure power/fluid ends.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and FEA packages (Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation).
• Ability to read, review, and interpret complex P&IDs, hydraulic circuits, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of API 7K, API 6A, API 8C and ISO 9001 or API Q1 environments.
• Strong understanding of high-pressure fluid power design, hydraulic component selection, and fluid dynamics.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities and precise technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and refinement of mud pumps and high-pressure fluid end equipment.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and reliability analyses (FEA) on critical components.
• Create detailed layouts, production drawings, and tolerance analyses.
• Select and specify mechanical and hydraulic components for cost-effective solutions.
• Design, execute, and oversee test plans and qualification testing.
• Generate engineering reports and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, field operations, and procurement teams.

Skills

Heavy machinery design

FEA proficiency

P&ID literacy

Soft skills

Hands-on background

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Ansys

Job description

Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mud Pumps & High-Pressure Fluid End Equipment

Location: Houston, TX (or Remote/Hybrid as applicable)

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy Equipment

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Position Overview

Our client, a global leader in energy equipment and technology solutions, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering design group. This role is focused on the design, development, and engineering refinement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and associated high-pressure fluid end equipment.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in heavy machine design, finite element stress analysis, and rotating/reciprocating equipment. You will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation, enhancing mechanical reliability, and delivering high-performance surface equipment for demanding upstream field operations.

Mechanical Engineering & Equipment Optimization: Provide technical oversight and high-level engineering support for heavy mechanical systems and rotating/reciprocating equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency, safety, and reliability.

New Product Development & Machine Design: Conceptualize, engineer, and refine innovative mechanical solutions for positive displacement pumps, mud pumps, and hydraulic power systems.

Structural & Stress Analysis: Perform advanced stress, strain, and fatigue analyses (FEA) on critical pressure-containing and load-bearing components to guarantee structural integrity and long-term durability.

Detailed Design & Engineering Documentation: Create detailed engineering layouts, manufacturing models, sub-assemblies, and production drawings while conducting tolerance stack-up analyses and rigorous design reviews.

Vendor & Component Specification: Select, analyze, and specify buy-out mechanical and hydraulic components, ensuring strict compatibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Testing & Validation: Design, execute, and oversee comprehensive test plans and qualification testing for components and sub-systems; analyze empirical data to validate performance and design parameters.

Technical Reporting & Industry Standards: Generate thorough engineering reports, calculations, and compliance documentation in alignment with quality management systems and international industry standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, field operations, and procurement teams throughout initial equipment conceptualization, prototyping, and full-scale production.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.

Experience: 5+ years of direct machine design and mechanical development experience in heavy industrial machinery or oilfield surface equipment.

Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the design, engineering, or testing of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or high-pressure power/fluid ends.

CAD & FEA Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in modern 3D CAD modeling tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and FEA packages (Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation).

Schematic Literacy: Ability to read, review, and interpret complex P&IDs, hydraulic circuits, and electrical schematics.

Standards & Certifications: Knowledge of industry standards (API 7K, API 6A, API 8C) and experience operating within ISO 9001 or API Q1 quality environments.

Hydraulic Systems: Strong understanding of high-pressure fluid power design, hydraulic component selection, and fluid dynamics.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities, precision detail orientation, and clear technical communication skills.

Preferred Hands-On Background: Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, welding, metal fabrication, or machining hobbies is highly desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Edge Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Global Edge Group LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.