Lead Mechanical Engineer

Are you passionate about building a strong foundation in engineering design and technology?

Do you enjoy learning from experienced engineers while contributing to real‑world oilfield engineering solutions?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in over 120 countries.

We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Our engineering teams play a vital role in designing and delivering oilfield subsurface components, systems, and control equipment that enable reliable energy production worldwide.

Partner with the best

As an Lead Mechanical Engineer , you will support the design and development of oilfield subsurface components, systems, and/or controls equipment.

This role provides a structured environment to develop your technical, professional, and safety competencies while supporting design, manufacturing, and verification activities.

As an Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the creation of layouts, functional component specifications, stack‑up evaluations, and assembly procedures
• Interpreting customer engineering specifications to produce layout, detail, and assembly designs
• Assisting with the creation of work packs, reviewing detail drawings, and supporting small engineering teams under supervision
• Developing conceptual design requirements and layouts following Design Process Management (DPM) protocols
• Creating detail, fabrication, and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Modifying and creating 3D models and drawings to manufacturing standards using parametric design practices
• Supporting manufacturing through application of design‑for‑manufacture principles for machining, welding, and assembly
• Creating Bills of Materials (BOMs) within documentation systems for engineer approval
• Participating in design verification activities, including tolerance studies, manufacturability reviews, and basic calculations
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Prototype Verification Test (PVT) procedures and documenting results
• Ensuring design documentation and data are accurately archived in electronic document management systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing products, processes, and procedures in a cost‑effective manner

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