Principle Mechanical Engineer – WCP (Well Completion Products)
Weatherford Mumbai
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER – WCP (Well Completion Products)
RD&E | Oil & Gas | Product Engineering & Technology Leadership
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Mechanical Principal Engineer with 15+ years of experience leading design, development, and optimization of Well Completion Products (WCP) in the oil & gas industry. Recognized technical authority with deep expertise in mechanical product design, failure analysis, advanced engineering calculations, and compliance with API/ISO standards.Proven track record of driving innovation, resolving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering safe, reliable, and commercially viable completion solutions across global product lines.
CORE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE- Well Completion Products (Packers, Completion Tools, Downhole Equipment)
- Mechanical Design & Product Development
- Advanced Engineering Analysis (FEA, Stress, Fatigue, Failure Modes)
- API / ISO / Industry Standards & Compliance
- Product Qualification, Verification & Validation
- Risk Assessment, Reliability & Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA)
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
- Materials Selection & Mechanical Calculations
- New Product Development (NPD) & Stage-Gate Processes
- Cross‑Functional Engineering & Manufacturing Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Mechanical Engineer – WCP- Serve as technical authority for mechanical design, development, and optimization of Well Completion Products, ensuring compliance with API, ISO, and customer specifications.
- Lead complex product development and technology advancement initiatives, from concept through qualification and field deployment.
- Provide expert engineering judgment to resolve highly complex technical issues, including structural integrity, seal performance, pressure containment, and downhole reliability.
- Drive design improvements and cost optimization through root cause failure analysis, reliability studies, and component redesign.
- Conduct advanced engineering calculations, simulations, and FEA to validate product performance under extreme downhole conditions.
- Anticipate potential failure modes, recommend design mitigations, and implement robust engineering solutions based on field and manufacturing feedback.
- Lead feasibility studies, technical risk assessments, and cost‑benefit analyses for new and upgraded WCP technologies.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and HSE to ensure safe, manufacturable, and scalable product designs.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across the WCP portfolio.
- Provide direct mentorship and technical guidance to junior and senior engineers, building strong technical capability and succession readiness.
- Maintain complete engineering documentation, including drawings, calculations, test results, qualification reports, and change records aligned with Weatherford PDP.
- Support customer and field troubleshooting activities, acting as subject matter expert for critical completion tool applications.
- Champion Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSE) excellence, embedding safety-by-design principles into all WCP products.
- Ensure strict compliance with Weatherford Management System, corporate governance, and regulatory standards.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated ethical leadership and adherence to Weatherford standards and Rules to Live By.
- Trusted technical advisor to engineering leadership, product management, and operations teams.
- Effective communicator with global, cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Master's Degree / PhD – Preferred
- 15+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, product design, and technical leadership
- Extensive experience in oil & gas, specifically Well Completion Products
- CAD & Engineering Software (Creo / SolidWorks / NX or equivalent)
- FEA & Simulation Tools
- Engineering Calculations & Design Automation Tools
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
- Self‑driven, research‑oriented, and innovation‑focused mindset
- Contributions to technical forums, publications, or industry conferences (preferred)
- Willing to travel 10–25% (domestic and international)
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