Senior Mechanical Engineer – Oil & Gas Systems Lead

HMH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead mechanical design and development for surface and subsea drilling equipment. You will own projects, guide cross-functional teams and apply rigorous engineering practices to meet customer requirements and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and collaboration across analysis, materials, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines, with a focus on delivering innovative, reliable solutions under tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi-disciplinary engineering problems with limited precedent or guidance.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, mentorship and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong presentation and technical communication skills with both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis and evaluation of complex mechanical engineering projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product/program requirements.
• Serve as a technical authority and primary problem solver on challenging design and technical issues, applying structured root-cause analysis and sound engineering judgment to develop robust solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with analysis, materials, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated, optimized designs.
• Championing a collaborative team environment by actively mentoring engineers and designers, facilitating knowledge sharing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to resolve organizational and technical challenges, driving alignment and accountability across stakeholders.
• Interface with customers to determine design requirements, present technical solutions and provide engineering support.
• Demonstrate leadership in project execution by setting clear priorities, managing competing demands and delivering results with a sense of urgency.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Utilize deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards (including API, ASME, BSSE) to guide design decisions and ensure compliance.
• Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and drive lessons-learned processes to improve product quality and engineering efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

High school diploma / GED with 4+ years experience

Job description

HMH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead mechanical design and development for surface and subsea drilling equipment. You will own projects, guide cross-functional teams and apply rigorous engineering practices to meet customer requirements and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and collaboration across analysis, materials, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines, with a focus on delivering innovative, reliable solutions under tight