Baker Hughes
energy-technology
LeadMechanicalEngineer
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“Lead Mechanical Engineer at Baker Hughes. Skills: design, development, oilfield subsurface components, systems, control equipment. Support creation of layouts. Support creation of functional component specifications”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver innovative solutions; enable reliable energy production; deliver value; drive continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
risk assessment; tolerance studies; manufacturability reviews; basic calculations
permanent work permit in UK
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Engineering Mechanical or a related engineering discipline, basic understanding of engineering design principles, basic understanding of verification processes, basic understanding of risk assessment, knowledge of materials, knowledge of metals, knowledge of elastomers, knowledge of welding, knowledge of heat treatment processes, awareness of relevant industry standards, awareness of engineering codes, written and verbal communication skills, familiarity with engineering design tools, familiarity with calculation software, familiarity with PDM/document management systems, permanent work permit in UK
Nice to Have
concientious, adaptable, eager to learn in a structured engineering environment, able to work effectively within a team, responding professionally to changing work demands
What You'll Do.
Support creation of layouts
Support creation of functional component specifications
Support creation of stack-up evaluations
Support creation of assembly procedures
Interpret customer engineering specifications
Produce layout designs
Produce detail designs
Produce assembly designs
Assist with creation of work packs
Review detail drawings
Support small engineering teams
Develop conceptual design requirements
Develop conceptual design layouts
Create detail drawings
Create fabrication drawings
Create assembly drawings
Support manufacturing
Apply design-for-manufacture principles
Create Bills of Materials
Participate in design verification activities
Support FAT procedures
Support PVT procedures
Ensure design documentation archived
Ensure design data archived
Identify opportunities to improve products
Identify opportunities to improve processes
Identify opportunities to improve procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
supporting small engineering teams under supervision; work effectively within a team; responding professionally to changing work demands
Communication Scope
written communication skills; verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
**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 *
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