ob Summary:

The Development Engineer will take ownership of the full technical product development cycle-from concept generation through product launch-while providing technical support to customers and manufacturing teams. Success in this role requires collaborative problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a commitment to delivering robust, high-quality products that meet the toughest demands.

Key Responsibilities: Research, design, and develop advanced assemblies and components. Lead engineering efforts from concept through product launch. Troubleshoot and sustain existing products to enhance performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and customer support, to provide technical expertise and support project goals. Ensure all designs meet performance, quality, and durability standards for severe-duty applications. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Product and Technology Innovation: Execute R&D activities to identify new technologies, materials, and design techniques that can be used to develop innovative new products for the oil and gas industry. Tasks include research, ideation and concept development, prototype development and testing, data analysis, and final product development. Product Improvement: Continuous improvement of existing product designs and specifications to enhance performance, quality, and reliability. Failure Analysis: Coordinate product failure analysis and develop solutions to improve product performance and prevent future issues. Production Support: Address and resolve production-related issues with current product lines to support efficient and effective manufacturing processes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization to clearly define engineering project and/or support requirements, allocate resources, and coordinate tasks required to deliver project objectives and deliverables on schedule and in budget. Customer Communication and Support: Communicate and collaborate with our customer base from field locations to the corporate office to understand their challenges, provide expert technical support, and world-class solutions that help them achieve success. Engage with customers in the field to gather VOC on new and existing product performance. Project Management: Manage projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Problem Solving Skills: Leverage expert technical skills to analyze product design, process, and application issues and deliver effective and efficient solutions. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of the design and development process, projects, and resulting products, including 2D drawings, 3D models, design and manufacturing specifications, test results, data analysis, product BOMs, and product manuals. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of the latest trends and advancements in the engineering and product design sectors through ongoing education, organizational membership, and analysis of trade and professional journals. Required Skills/Abilities: Troubleshooting mechanical failures, problem solving, and root cause analysis. Ability to interface with staff at all levels in corresponding departments. Demonstrated effective communication with customers independently in both office and frac service field/site location settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Autodesk Inventor, and SAP. 3D modeling, GD&T, and tolerance analysis. Must be able to travel 10% - 15% of the time within North America. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years' experience in product development and engineering support. Additional plus experiences: pump design and application, oilfield pressure pumping, statistical analysis, and finite element analysis. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.