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Senior Design Engineer – API 6A / 16C Equipment (Choke and manifold designer)

VALVEWORKS INDIAIndia

8 days ago

Job description

Valveworks India is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure control equipment engineered for performance and reliability in the world’s most demanding oil & gas environments. We are committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and service, with a deep focus on API 6A equipment used in wellhead and tree applications.

We are currently seeking a

Senior Design Engineer who specializes in choke and manifold design per API 6A & API 16C

to join our dynamic engineering team.

This is a critical role for an experienced professional with a robust understanding of API 6A / 16C standards and the design of chokes and manifolds. Only experienced professionals in this specialty will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Design and development of pressure control equipment per API 6A and 16C standards (choke valves and manifolds).
Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs using Inventor, Vault or similar CAD tools.
Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other mechanical calculations to validate designs.
Ensure compliance with API 6A, ASME Section VIII, and customer-specific requirements.

Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, and supply chain teams.

Provide engineering support for prototype testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.

Participate in and / or lead design reviews, DFMEAs, and engineering change processes.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal engineering standards and best practices.

Assist in preparing technical documentation, including material specifications, test procedures, and certification packages.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required); Master’s preferred.

7 + experience in mechanical design engineering in the oil & gas industry.

Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with API 6A product design and certification processes.

Proficiency in INVENTOR, VAULT, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, MathCAD, etc.).

Strong understanding of designing equipment per ASME Section VIII boiler and pressure vessel code

Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 6A, and API Q1 standards is a must

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, heat treatment, etc.).

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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