Lead Mechanical Engineer

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.
 
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries.  For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future. 

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

Role Summary

·         Lead design of drilling equipment and systems components for offshore and onshore industry applications, mainly mud/slurry pump components for mining applications

·         Owns the technical package for mining products across the engineering lifecycle

·         Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and design governance withing and outside the Engineering function

·         Drives design quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

·         Act as a key technical interface with global HMH stakeholders

Essential Functions

·         Lead the design and development of drilling equipment and system components, mainly pump systems and critical components

·         Define design concepts, layouts, and technical solutions

·         Formulate and implement plans to meet technical requirements, schedules, and contract commitments

·         Review and approve designs, calculations, and drawings

·         Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and HMH processes

·         Guide FEA/CFD activities and interpret results for design decisions

·         Support testing, commissioning, and field issue resolution

·         Mentor and technically guide junior engineers

·         Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize cost and producibility

·         Contribute to standardization and product platform strategies

·         Support supplier technical evaluations and reviews

Basic Qualifications

·         B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (M.E./M.Tech preferred)

·         6–10+ years of experience in pump or heavy equipment design

·         Proven experience leading mechanical design tasks or sub‑systems

·         Strong command of mechanical engineering fundamentals

Desired Qualifications

·         Deep experience with mud/slurry pumps or mining equipment

·         Experience in the design of machined, cast, and fabricated parts

·         Advanced knowledge of API, ASME, ISO standards

·         Hands‑on experience with FEA/CFD and test correlation

·         Experience working in global OEM engineering organizations

·         Strong technical communication and mentoring capability