Product Development Engineer
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United States, Oklahoma · Posted October 2, 2026
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About the job
Tulsa, OK | Hybrid
Join an established energy equipment manufacturer with 160+ years of engineering heritage and take ownership of the full product development lifecycle for high-performance pump systems used in severe-duty oil and gas applications. This hands-on Tulsa-based opportunity offers excellent benefits, room for continued growth, and a hybrid schedule with Fridays remote . Gain direct exposure to R&D, prototyping, testing, validation, CFD, FEA, ANSYS, GD&T, 3D modeling, root-cause analysis, manufacturing support, and field/customer interaction while helping improve products operating in demanding frac and pressure-pumping environments.
The Product Development Engineer will research, design, develop, sustain, and troubleshoot advanced pump assemblies and components from concept through launch. This role will apply mechanical analysis and simulation tools to improve product performance, reliability, and durability while partnering closely with manufacturing teams and customers. Candidates must be located in Tulsa, OK and comfortable working onsite Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote .
Responsibilities
Research, design, and develop high-performance pump assemblies and mechanical components.
Lead engineering projects from ideation and concept development through prototyping, testing, validation, and launch.
Apply fluid dynamics and CFD principles to evaluate pump, hydraulic, pressure-system, and fluid-flow behavior.
Perform finite element analysis to evaluate stresses, loads, durability, failure modes, and mechanical performance.
Use ANSYS for FEA and/or fluid-flow simulation in support of product development and troubleshooting.
Improve existing product designs to enhance reliability, quality, and performance.
Conduct mechanical failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
Provide production support and resolve engineering issues affecting current product lines.
Partner with manufacturing, customer support, and other cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Engage directly with customers and field personnel to understand product performance and application challenges.
Maintain technical documentation including 2D drawings, 3D models, specifications, test results, BOMs, and product manuals.
Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis throughout the design and development process.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline .
5–10 years of product development, mechanical engineering, or engineering support experience preferred ; candidates with less experience may be considered based on technical depth.
Hands-on fluid dynamics and/or CFD experience required.
Hands-on finite element analysis (FEA) experience required.
ANSYS experience required , ideally for FEA and/or fluid-flow simulation.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical failures and performing root-cause analysis.
Experience with 3D modeling, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SAP, or comparable engineering/manufacturing systems preferred.
Pump design, oilfield pressure pumping, or severe-duty equipment experience preferred.
Ability to travel 10%–15% throughout North America .
Must be located in Tulsa, OK and able to work onsite Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote .