Product Design Engineer (Wellheads)

About the role

An established oilfield equipment and engineering company, represented by a career consultant, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and customise wellhead and Christmas tree solutions for oil and gas applications. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from initial technical evaluation and product design through manufacturing, testing and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and customise wellhead and Christmas tree equipment according to customer and project requirements.
• Translate operating conditions and technical specifications into practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare 2D/3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials and supporting documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations on pressure, loading, materials and dimensional tolerances.
• Ensure designs comply with API 6A, applicable industry standards and customer specifications.
• Lead design reviews and support technical evaluations of new or modified products.
• Work with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams throughout the project.
• Support product qualification, testing and resolution of design or manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical input for customer enquiries, tender submissions and after-sales support.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ideally 3 to 8 years of experience designing wellheads, Christmas trees, pressure-control equipment or similar oilfield products.
• Good knowledge of API 6A, engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

To apply, send an updated resume in MS Word format to the recruiter named in the advert; shortlisted candidates will be contacted and all applications are kept confidential.