Senior Mechanical Engineer | Pump Design | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heartline Staffing in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialized in pump design to lead development from concept through production. You will design mud/PD/frac pumps, create CAD models and drawings, and ensure reliability and safety across projects.

The role requires hands-on mechanical design experience, API/ISO awareness, and collaboration with manufacturing for continuous product improvement. On-site, direct-hire position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Direct pump design experience with mud/PD/frac pumps required.
• Hands-on machine design and development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks.
• Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in oil & gas or industrial pumping preferred.
• Familiarity with API specs (API 6A/7K/8C) preferred.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and improve pump systems and related equipment.
• Create detailed drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Perform stress analysis and FEA to evaluate strength and reliability.
• Conduct tolerance studies and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components based on performance and cost.
• Develop test plans and validate component and system performance.
• Prepare engineering reports documenting calculations, analyses, and results.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical/hydraulic schematics to support design.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and industry specs.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

Pump design

CAD proficiency

FEA analysis

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Description du poste

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Pump Design | Houston, TX

Direct Hire | Mechanical Design Engineering | Houston, Texas

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Lead the design, development, and refinement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related mechanical equipment
• Ideal for an engineer with hands-on machine design experience and a strong understanding of pump systems, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance
• Contribute to innovative engineering solutions while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
• Direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment is required

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Direct hire position
• Lead pump design from concept through development and production
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams
• Opportunity to drive continuous product improvement through new technologies, materials, and design methods
• Limited relocation assistance available

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Direct hire, on-site position in Houston, Texas
• Engineering and manufacturing environment
• Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment, pump systems, and related components
• Create detailed engineering drawings, design layouts, and 3D models using CAD software
• Perform stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate component strength, durability, and reliability
• Conduct tolerance studies and review engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and quality
• Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components based on performance, compatibility, and cost
• Develop test plans and validate component and system performance
• Prepare engineering reports documenting design calculations, analyses, testing, and results
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and hydraulic schematics to support equipment design and integration
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other cross-functional teams throughout equipment conceptualization, development, and production
• Ensure designs align with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry specifications
• Stay current with engineering technologies, materials, and design methods to support continuous product improvement

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation
• Limited relocation assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering REQUIRED
• 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience REQUIRED
• Direct pump design experience involving mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment REQUIRED
• Machine design and mechanical system development experience REQUIRED
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or comparable software REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams
• 5 or more years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred
• Experience designing equipment for oil and gas, oilfield services, or industrial pumping applications preferred
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems design and implementation preferred
• Knowledge of API specifications, particularly API 6A, API 7K, and API 8C, preferred
• Experience in an ISO-certified or API Q1-certified manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on mechanical experience involving mechanical systems, fabrication, or welding preferred
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation preferred