Design Engineer III – DS / Wireline

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems from concept through manufacturing support.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor, Creo, DraftSight/AutoCAD, and Windchill PLM.
• Perform engineering calculations, select materials, analyze tolerances, and verify designs against engineering standards.
• Develop new products and enhance existing products.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, and product records.
• Support Windchill PLM data loading, model cleanup, and part file management.
• Resolve routine engineering issues and escalate complex technical challenges as appropriate.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, CAD analysts, project leads, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Define project scope, monitor schedules, and complete engineering deliverables on time.
• Support prototyping, testing, and production implementation; maintain safety, engineering, and quality compliance.
• Provide regular project updates and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

• Mechanical design and product development expertise.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Creo, DraftSight/AutoCAD, and Windchill PLM.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and product data management.
• Knowledge of material selection, tolerance analysis, engineering documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Project planning, coordination, stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Understanding of Oil & Gas engineering standards and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Inventor and other CAD design software.
• Prior Oil & Gas industry experience, preferably in Wireline Services or Drilling Services.
• Experience supporting new product development, engineering documentation, and manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

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