Description Senior Mechanical Engineer | Pump Design | Houston, TX Direct Hire | Mechanical Design Engineering | Houston, Texas Kerry Martin, MSN, RN Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 608-216-2928 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928. Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, Texas. POSITION OVERVIEW • Lead the design, development, and refinement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related mechanical equipment • Ideal for an engineer with hands-on machine design experience and a strong understanding of pump systems, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance • Contribute to innovative engineering solutions while ensuring equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards • Direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment is required WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT • Direct hire position • Lead pump design from concept through development and production • Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams • Opportunity to drive continuous product improvement through new technologies, materials, and design methods • Limited relocation assistance available SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Direct hire, on-site position in Houston, Texas • Engineering and manufacturing environment • Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation KEY 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 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation • Limited relocation assistance 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 • 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