Product Engineer; ESP — Mechanical

Service is at the core of everything we do. Backed by experienced technical support and a hands‑on approach, we provide versatile pumping solutions for customers through the entire life cycle of a well.

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SUMMARY: Leads projects to develop new and/or improve products to meet customer requirements and develops new technologies for continued Valiant growth and financial success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of AL and related pumping systems. Responsible for the design, integration, and compliance of the system to the design specifications
• Perform detailed analysis relevant to electrical submersible and horizontal pumping systems and components, establish design practices and procedures
• Develop and test new designs to implement new products or technologies into the product offerings when they prove financially beneficial to the immediate and long‑term objectives of the organization
• Monitor Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s), feedback from operations, failure analysis, warranty and sales request issues to identify potential product/technology improvement needs/opportunities; and collaborates with other business units to assess feasibility of new product/technology development projects
• Manage expedited ECN’s through the company department requirements and approval process to capitalize on business opportunities to quickly get new/modified products to customers that meet company quality and financial standards
• Collaborate with vendors to manufacture and procure prototype components to support cost effective sources of products that can enhance cost savings and enhance the company’s product delivery capability
• Collaborate with shop and lab personnel to assemble and test and improve prototype components or new processes for feasibility within the company
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and sales units to assist with potential sales and enhanced production technologies to assess improvements and business opportunities
• Routinely work with drafters/designers to produce and update engineering drawings to assure that drawings and work instructions are current and support effective manufacturing standards
• Continuously define, revise and improve engineering processes for improved quality and efficiency in responding to internal and external customer needs (i.e. – reduce backlog and response time of ECN’s, improved tracking of tasks, implementing Lean tools, etc.)
• Comply with Company policy and procedures, whether written or communicated verbally, including the instructions and directions from individuals in direct supervisory positions

EDUCATION/

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) is required for this position
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license

EXPERIENCE:

• ESP engineering experience is required for this position

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Expertise in plastic and metal part design, including machined metal and sheet metal
• Expertise with design cycle from concept to manufacturing
• Solid Works fluency
• Expertise in the areas of: GD&T, tolerance analysis, statistical analysis, design of experiments, FEA, thermal design, and fluid mechanics
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP systems is preferred