Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rotating Equipment & CFD/FEA

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

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.