29 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Houston

Who We Are

Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM) is a premium flow control and pressure containment systems manufacturer. Our employee-driven company exists to partner with relevant stakeholders in local communities in which we operate, delivering reliable, innovative, cost-efficient, and climate-conscious solutions to our customers’ business needs. We strive to improve the quality of life for the people in our global communities through intentional investments in education, paving the way for future generations.

What We Do

WOM leverages its four decades-strong design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise with an agile, solutions-driven approach to answer your most challenging equipment needs involving:

• Flow Control
• Pressure Containment
• Hydraulic Fracturing
• Subsea Production

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.