Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer

Do you enjoy leading and motivating others to deliver successful solutions for business and customers? Would you like the opportunity to be responsible for business growth?

Join our team!

The Senior Product Development Engineer leads the technical component of the New Product Development (NPD) and New Technology Development (NTD) projects from conceptualization and design to validation, certification, and industrialization by defining at a very early stage the critical-to-quality requirements, then working cross‑functionally with other team members on solutions to meet the needs. The details are validated through thorough Design Reviews with each business Technical Title Holder (TTH) and experts in each relevant technical field, including ASME controlled title holders (CTH).

Together with the rest of the team and led by the Product Manager, we seek the approval of the business leaders to move to the next stage of development. The engineer is also responsible for the creation and maintenance of the repository of technical documents associated to each project (3D models, 2D drawings, engineering guidelines, assembly instructions, interchangeability charts, certified prints, etc.).

• Clarify project input and ensure everyone is aligned with the need and product to be developed
• Organize technical activities on the project and validate schedules in accordance with specifications
• Write the Product Technical Specification (PTS) that translates the customer's need into technical requirements
• Perform product design and models
• Generate calculation notes, CFD and FEA to validate the design
• Manage subcontracting of engineering activities if necessary
• Prepare all technical documents necessary for the implementation of the new product in the selection and calculation software
• Coordinate technical meetings with other departments of the company (sourcing, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing engineering)
• Implement design review sessions over the life of the project
• Participate actively in the identification of risks and mitigation of the same
• For new design, complete the Functional Analysis and associated FMEA
• Incorporate DF(X) into design
• Define design rules and improve the process
• Carry out the technical training of new products for all services in the company
• Work with the testing laboratory to set up prototype tests
• Analyze and interpret prototype test results with laboratory teams
• Prepare and support invention disclosures to protect company technology and intellectual property rights
• Be a recognized expert for safety and pressure relief valves with a proven track record in valve design and participate in industrial committees as necessary
• Mentor and provide guidance to new and experienced engineering people and disseminate lessons learned across the organization

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Core Design Engineering experience of at least 10 years
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design concepts
• Advanced knowledge in Fluid Dynamics
• Working knowledge in FEA/CFD, ideally in Solid Works or ANSYS
• Strong material knowledge in valve and material applications, selections (typically used in O&G, Refinery & Power sectors), ASTM material grades & testing
• Experience in the Pressure Safety Valve industry and strong knowledge of PSV related codes (ASME, API, EN, etc.)
• Prior experience in New Product Design is an added advantage
• Prior experience working in multidisciplinary teams across regions and time zones

We offer flexible working patterns: working flexible hours to fit personal productivity and commitments.

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here
, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Technical Leader, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.