Systems and Mechanical Domain Lead (OFSE - Strategy & Technology) Houston

Do you enjoy leading and influencing teams to meet and exceed expectations?

Partner with the Best

As a Mechanical and System Design Domain Manager, you will lead, support, and guide a global organization in the development and innovation of new products in the area of mechanical and system design. You will oversee design standards, technical mentorship, and the development of best practices across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals. You will be the ultimate technical authority in internal design reviews and product development stage gates in the subject area.

In this role, you will also be responsible for:

• Defining and implementing strategic initiatives for mechanical and systems design across global teams, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and project timelines.
• Establishing and maintaining design standards and practices to drive consistency, quality, and safety across product lines.
• Leading and mentoring a worldwide team of mechanical and systems engineers
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Guiding team members in skill development and career growth, providing training opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborating with project managers and other domain managers to ensure timely and efficient project execution - addressing technical challenges and risk mitigation.
• Overseeing project milestones, from concept through to prototyping and testing, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Acting as a key liaison between engineering teams, product management, and executive leadership, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project goals.
• Driving innovation by identifying new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can enhance product design and functionality.
• Developing and documenting best practices for mechanical and system design processes, facilitating knowledge sharing across global teams.
• Ensuring all designs comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices, particularly in safety-critical applications within the oil services sector.
• Implementing quality assurance measures and lead the review of design processes to minimize errors and enhance product reliability.
• Coordinating with compliance teams to conduct audits and inspections, addressing any findings with corrective action plans.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or System Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree or PhD is highly desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with a focus on design of downhole complex electro-mechanical systems.
• A deep understanding of electro-mechanical systems design, including design for reliability and manufacturing.
• A proven track record of leading teams and projects in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to think strategically and solve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Preferably have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

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.