Senior Mechanical Engineer | Pump Design | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, Texas. This direct hire, on-site position involves leading the design, development, and refinement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on machine design experience and a strong understanding of pump systems, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions, drive continuous product improvement, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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