Product Development Engineer

Post Date

Jun 24, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77044
US
Aug 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

AUS-cb643efa-d527-4d3c-a839-2190cf59e4b9

Pay Rate

$97k - $121k (estimate)

Job Description

A customer of Insight Global is looking to hire a Product Development Engineer – Seal Technology. This individual will be responsible for developing and evaluating sealing solutions through engineering analysis, supporting R&D initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams and external labs to qualify new seal technologies. The role involves hands-on design work, performance testing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards within oil and gas applications. This position is primarily office-based with occasional exposure to lab or shop environments and requires strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Day to Day:
- Design and develop metallic and non-metallic sealing solutions for oilfield applications
- Perform detailed engineering analyses and calculations to validate seal designs
- Conduct FMEA and support risk assessments during product development
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external testing laboratories
- Evaluate and qualify new seal technologies through R&D initiatives
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with company procedures
- Ensure product designs meet API standards (6A / 17D) and performance requirements
- Identify design or testing issues and drive continuous improvement using Lean principles

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3–5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering product development (seal technology preferred)
- 3+ years of experience with metallic and non-metallic seal design and materials selection
- Hands-on experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for engineering validation
- Proven experience conducting FMEA and engineering risk assessments
- Strong knowledge of API 6A and/or API 17D standards for oil & gas equipment
- Experience working with seal manufacturing, testing processes, or lab validation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering tools (spreadsheets, modeling, reporting)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.