Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Anastasia Talent Group

Anastasia Talent Group (ATG) is a U.S.-based talent acquisition and executive search firm connecting qualified professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We partner with organizations to recruit talent through targeted sourcing, thoughtful candidate evaluation, and a quality-focused hiring process.

Our approach prioritizes professional integrity, transparent communication, and alignment between candidates and the opportunities they pursue. We are committed to treating every candidate with professionalism and respect throughout the recruitment process.

Position Overview

Anastasia Talent Group is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a confidential organization in Houston, Texas. This role leads the design, development, and improvement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related mechanical equipment.

The selected candidate will apply hands-on machine design expertise to improve equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and performance while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards. Direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment is required.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• 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 piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, and hydraulic schematics to support equipment design and integration.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other teams throughout equipment conceptualization, development, and production.

• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry specifications.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and design methods to support continuous product improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• At least three years of mechanical design engineering experience.

• Direct design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment.

• Demonstrated experience in machine design and mechanical system development.

• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, Autodesk Inventor, or SolidWorks.

• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.

• 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 the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of mechanical design engineering experience.

• Experience designing equipment for oil and gas, oilfield services, or industrial pumping applications.

• Familiarity with hydraulic systems and their design and implementation.

• Knowledge of API specifications, particularly API 6A, API 7K, and API 8C.

• Experience in an ISO-certified or API Q1-certified manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on mechanical experience involving mechanical systems, fabrication, or welding.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Location: Houston, TX 77041.

• Work arrangement: On-site, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Relocation assistance: Limited assistance available.

• Visa sponsorship: Not available.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application through the official application link associated with this posting.

Applicants should ensure their resumes accurately reflect their mechanical design experience, relevant pump design projects, and proficiency with CAD and FEA tools.

Anastasia Talent Group will review applications for alignment with the position’s requirements. Candidates whose qualifications align with the opportunity may be contacted regarding next steps.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Anastasia Talent Group is committed to a professional, respectful, and fair recruitment process. Candidate evaluations are based on job-related qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the position. We welcome qualified applicants without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.