Lead Engineer

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees.  VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you.  Come join our team!

Competencies (skills & abilities)
Ability to:

• →Demonstrate an organized and disciplined approach to engineering management
• →Display strong leadership and management skills including performance management, planning, prioritization, objective setting, and plan execution.
• →Communicate technical concepts, needs, and instructions accurately, clearly, and concisely to both technical and non-technical colleagues in English and Hindi.
• →Interact with, influence, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures and disciplines, at times under stressful circumstances.
• →Make decisions with direct consequences to the company.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 10–15+ years of engineering experience, preferably within the oilfield industry.
• 3–5+ years of technical/project leadership experience, including leading engineers or designers.
• Direct experience with downhole drilling or completion tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing mechanical products from concept through qualification and field deployment.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, including API 10F, API 10D, API 11D1, and API 19AC.
• Experience designing pressure-containing mechanical products.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, FEA, mechanical design, and materials.
• Working knowledge of metals, heat treatment, elastomers, coatings, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Creo/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or similar CAD systems.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering change processes.
• Experience with NPI, design reviews, FMEA, qualification testing, root-cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing and quality organizations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Houston and global engineering teams.
• Experience supporting products manufactured within API/ISO-certified organizations is preferred

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.