Mechanical Components Engineer

SLB•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Core Standard Components Engineer performs engineering work in product development and subsea project execution in accordance with industry standards and client requirements. The role focuses primarily on valves and seals, while also supporting the maintenance, development, onboarding, and standardization of foundational components such as fasteners, chokes, and flanges. Work may include preparing customer technical documentation, analyzing operating parameters through engineering calculations, and leading mechanical engineering teams on projects. The position is part of the Core Standard Components team in Houston. It includes responsibility for engineering project execution and deliverables, design and maintenance of core components, prototype qualification testing, technical support across internal functions and customer interfaces, and ensuring work is performed safely. The role may also involve indirectly supervising, training, developing, motivating, and guiding subordinate personnel, and coordinating drafters and technologists.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Thorough understanding of machining, manufacturing, and hydraulic drawings.
Thorough understanding of classical stress calculations.
Understanding of API 6A and API 17D.
Experience with valves, seals, fasteners, small bore tubing, or chokes.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Must be legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP, MathCad, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and FEA tools such as Ansys or Abaqus.
Knowledge of subsea production system design codes and related specifications, including IOGP S-561, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and NORSOK.
Knowledge of subsea production systems, including subsea trees, manifolds, jumpers, wellheads, and controls.
Familiarity with 8D problem-solving, fishbone diagrams, or similar root-cause investigation tools.
Experience performing product qualification tests.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering execution of technical projects to meet internal and client requirements, including deliverables, budgets, schedules, and customer interfaces.
Ensure products comply with client technical specifications and relevant industry standards.
Lead design of new core standard components, including concept development, engineering calculations, drafting oversight, and qualification-test-fixture design.
Lead maintenance of existing components through design simplification, component standardization, improved manufacturability, and lifecycle-cost reduction.
Lead or take responsibility for qualification testing of component prototypes to meet customer, internal, and industry requirements.
Lead design reviews for core standard components.
Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, assembly procedures, engineering test reports, design calculation reports, and FEA reports.
Liaise with internal and external customers and other key stakeholders.
Provide technical support to supply chain, manufacturing, quality, project management, and other product groups.
Provide product support to field personnel and customers.
Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company health and safety guidelines.
As needed, supervise, train, develop, motivate, and guide subordinate personnel and coordinate the work of drafters and technologists.