We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to support our Elastomers Division located in NW Houston. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring attendance in the office Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is not eligible for employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Responsibilities: - Perform detailed mechanical design work, including 3D modeling and simulations (e.g., thermal, stress).
- Create detailed engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing, ensuring designs meet input specifications.
- Conduct technical analysis and resolve engineering issues in alignment with customer and industry requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customers, suppliers, marketing, sales, and project management, to integrate design requirements.
- Design new elastomer seals for pressure control and BOP applications and improve existing products for enhanced performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance of designs with customer specifications, API standards, and internal design inputs.
- Highlight mechanical technical risks and participate in design reviews, presenting design concepts and solutions.
- Oversee testing, verification, and conformance of design outputs to meet design inputs, ensuring performance in R&D and production phases.
- Write comprehensive test reports and create design files, including detailed documentation of results, technical reports, and test procedures.
- Work closely with operations, manufacturing, and production engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
- Lead efforts in generating new part numbers, bills of material (BOM), and managing related technical documentation.
- Address design change requests promptly and ensure timely progress reporting to management and project teams.
- Guide and coordinate the efforts of drafters and technicians involved in the design and development process.
Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in mechanical design within a sealing technology or elastomer manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (e.g., FEA).
- Experience with API standards and Oil & Gas sealing requirements is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with creating and managing part numbers, bills of material (BOM), and technical documentation.
Desired Skills:- Familiarity with pressure control equipment, including BOP seals and systems.
- Experience with manufacturing processes for rubber or elastomeric components.
- Knowledge of technical specifications and mechanical part selection processes.
- Knowledge of polymers, elastomers, metals, and alloys used in high-pressure sealing applications is preferred.
- Hands-on experience in testing and validation of mechanical components and managing design for manufacturability.
WOM employees enjoy a fast-paced environment, where your day-to-day contributions make a real impact to the organization. We enjoy celebrating cultural diversity and success as a team.
We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and more.
