Principal Mechanical Engineer - O&G tools Job Listing at Kelly Services in Houston, TX (Job ID US3521769_BH9604553)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a direct-hire position with an industry-leading client specializing in advanced solutions for cable and sand protection in the oil and gas sector. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview
Our client is an innovative company dedicated to designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance oil and gas well production. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the design, testing, and qualification of advanced downhole production tools. This position requires technical leadership, hands-on involvement, and a proactive approach to driving innovation and project success in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components, conducting detailed analyses to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Provide technical direction and support to team members in design, manufacturing, and operations.
• Create layouts and perform engineering calculations for new and revised equipment designs.•    Participate in design reviews, offering recommendations for optimal solutions.
• Contribute to the development of design and installation specifications, as well as commissioning plans.
• Oversee prototype assembly and lab testing for product qualification.
• Review part and assembly drawings, offering insights on manufacturability and assembly processes.
• Develop acceptance testing protocols and inspection criteria for new equipment.
• Document specifications, assembly procedures, and repair processes for products.
• Troubleshoot field challenges and recommend best practices for field operations.
• Initiate, review, and approve change notices, test requests, and test reports.
• Lead projects with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Travel to field locations as needed to support engineering tests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience (10+ years preferred) in product development.
• Familiarity with the design of gas production and separation tools, or other downhole completion tools, is preferred but not required.
• Experience in sand management is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in the full product development lifecycle, including concept, design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, field deployment, and ongoing support.
• Hands-on experience in building test setups to validate product performance.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design practices, including material selection and knowledge of manufacturing processes like casting, machining, heat treating, and fabrication.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, SAP, NetSuite, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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