Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

Employer description

This position supports Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, and Operations teams, contributing to innovative engineering solutions that enhance product performance, reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will apply strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, analytical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to support NOV’s commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Candidate must be able to perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing. Product Design & Development • Contribute to the concept development, design, and improvement of Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and systems. • Apply Mechanical Engineering principles to support new product development and enhancement of existing product lines. • Perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing. • Support design verification and validation activities to ensure product performance, durability, and reliability. • Assist with material selection, material modelling, and structured testing programs. • Analyze test data and apply statistical methods to support sound engineering decisions. • Identify technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions. • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. Sustaining & Operational Support • Provide engineering support to address field issues, product improvements, and reliability initiatives. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Global Engineering teams to support business objectives. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned with NOV’s operational excellence strategy. • Ensure all work is executed in accordance with NOV’s safety standards, ethics, and core values. Technical Leadership & Professional Growth • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as appropriate. • Support internal and external technical knowledge-sharing initiatives. • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry advancements, and best practices relevant to solids control, waste management, and drilling operations. • Prepare and deliver technical presentations or papers to support industry engagement and technical leadership. • Actively pursue continuous professional development in alignment with personal and business goals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. • 8 years minimum experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and product development. • Proficiency with engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation or similar). • Experience supporting testing, validation, and performance evaluation activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and associated processes. • Familiarity with traditional drilling operations, drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems. • Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects and product lifecycle management. • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certification requirements. • Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain. • SKILS AND COMEPTENCIES • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability • Technical accuracy and attention to detail • Effective communication and collaboration skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment • Customer-focused mindset • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement