Director of Engineering

For oil & gas exploration and production companies worldwide, Superior Energy Services is an oilfield products and services company with global reach, financial stability and mature safety and core values platforms. Through its portfolio of premier rental and well servicing brands, Superior provides customers with robust inventory, expedient delivery, engineered solutions and expert consultative service — all delivered with enterprise-wide Shared Core Values for safe, sustainable operations and corporate citizenship. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Superior is currently seeking a Director of Engineering to join our team in Houston, TX (On-Site 5 days).

The Director of Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the engineering organization, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high‑quality products and platforms. This role oversees engineering strategy, execution, people development, and cross‑functional alignment with product, design, and business stakeholders. This position is active with IP development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with Superior’s business goals, operational needs, and customer commitments.
• Lead and mentor engineering team members
• Drive a culture of safety, engineering rigor, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Partner with senior leadership to shape long-term technology direction and product portfolio evolution.
• Active in IP development and management.

Hands-on Technical Contribution

• Serve as a working manager, actively participating in design reviews, modelling, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to engineering work – mechanical design, field failure analysis, reliability improvements – when needed
• Support field operations by diagnosing issues, assisting in development of corrective actions, and improving tool reliability and performance
• Provide technical guidance on materials, manufacturing methods, downhole system behavior, and harsh-environment engineering constraints.

Delivery and Execution

• Oversee planning and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with product line leaders to prioritize engineering efforts based on business impact
• Ensure that engineering solutions meet safety, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures, ensuring lessons learned translate into design improvements

People Management

• Manage and develop engineering talent
• Provide coaching, career growth, and performance feedback to engineers and drafters
• Build succession plans, staffing strategies, and training programs aligned with future business needs

Technical Oversight

• Shape engineering standards, design methodologies, and documentation practices
• Provide high-level technical guidance for new designs, product families, and product upgrades
• Champion reliability engineering, testing rigor, and lifecycle improvement programs
• Evaluate technologies, suppliers, and manufacturing approaches that advance tool performance or reduce operational costs

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Line, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and QA/QC to ensure engineering solutions are practical, reliable, and scalable
• Coordinate closely with field operations to align engineering decisions with real-world performance demands
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

Education & Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 10+ years of work experience in mechanical design engineering for downhole drilling tools
• Minimum of 2 years in engineering leadership roles
• Strong technical background in modern project management practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k)

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