Lead mechanical design and validation for oil and gas completion tools and test fixtures in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Identify functional requirements and design components following established standards.
Collaborate with FEA/CFD simulation teams to model tool performance.
Lead design reviews at various project stages and manage stakeholder meetings.
Coordinate with testing departments to assemble, validate for HPHT testing, and inspect equipment.
Mentor junior team members and identify potential intellectual property disclosures.
Required Skills
7+ years of experience in the oil and gas domain.
Expertise in concept and detail design for permanent packers, open hole packers, retrievable packers, hydrostatic actuation systems, production anchors, and polished bore assemblies/receptacles.
Proficiency in SolidWorks for modeling, assembly, drafting, PLM, and PDM.
Experience with DFM, DFA, FMEA, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).
Knowledge of material selection for HPHT products and detailed design calculations.
Ability to create tool and test layouts in compliance with API standards.
Experience with API 11D1 and API 19OH standards.
Proven track record in root cause, corrective, and preventative actions.
5+ years of experience using ERP/MRP (SAP) systems in manufacturing.