Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mud Pump

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mud Pump Design

📍 Houston, TX 77041, Hybrid | Direct Hire
💰 Starting at $110,000 (DOE) + Up to 10% Bonus 
🏠 Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or related high-pressure pumping equipment. This role will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of complex mechanical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong machine design background who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges and bringing new products from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, components, and equipment with a focus on reliability, safety, and performance.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Perform stress analyses, engineering calculations, and tolerance stack-up studies.
• Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components and mechanical systems.
• Develop and execute testing plans to validate product performance and functionality.
• Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements and continuous innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)

✅ 3+ years of mechanical design engineering experience

✅ Direct experience with one or more of the following:

• Mud Pumps
• Positive Displacement Pumps
• Frac Pumps
• Related High-Pressure Pumping Equipment

✅ Strong machine design experience

✅ Proficiency with CAD software such as:

• Creo
• SolidWorks
• Inventor

✅ Experience performing engineering analysis and design validation

✅ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

✅ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of machine or mechanical systems design experience
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience using Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar tools
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&ID drawings
  • Hydraulic schematics
  • Electrical schematics
• Experience designing hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with API standards (API 6A, API 7K, API 8C)
• Experience working in ISO or API Q1 manufacturing environments
• Hands-on mechanical, fabrication, assembly, or welding experience

Schedule & Travel

• Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training)
• Core business hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with flexible start times
• Minimal travel required
• Occasional domestic travel
• Rare international travel opportunities

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing pumping systems or heavy industrial equipment and can quickly contribute to product development efforts with minimal ramp-up time. A strong background in machine design, mechanical analysis, and pump engineering is critical for success in this role.

Apply today if you have the pump design expertise and engineering mindset to help develop the next generation of high-performance mechanical systems.