Sustaining Engineering Lead

About HULK USA HULK USA is a company focused on delivering innovative solutions for the toughest production challenges. We specialize in downhole technologies supporting artificial lift applications, with a commitment to product reliability, operational performance, and practical engineering solutions. Our team takes pride in solving complex challenges, taking ownership of results, and working across departments to deliver solutions for our customers. At HULK, engineering goes beyond design. We develop, test, manufacture, and continuously improve products built to perform in demanding oilfield environments. Position Summary HULK USA is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Lead to drive the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our downhole products while leading a team of engineers and technical professionals. This is a hands-on engineering leadership position for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing people, and improving how engineering work moves from concept through manufacturing and field deployment. The right individual brings strong mechanical engineering experience in upstream oil and gas, understands the complexities of downhole tools, and knows how to turn engineering decisions into practical, production-ready solutions. You will lead sustaining engineering initiatives, manage engineering changes, drive cost-reduction projects, and strengthen collaboration between Engineering, Product Line Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Operations. We are looking for a leader who stays close to the technical work, takes ownership of difficult decisions, and helps the team deliver results. Key Responsibilities Sustaining Engineering & Technical Leadership Lead sustaining engineering activities focused on improving the performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness of existing HULK products. Maintain hands-on involvement in mechanical design, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and product validation. Own engineering projects from problem identification and technical evaluation through implementation, testing, and final validation. Evaluate field performance data, manufacturing concerns, and product reliability issues to identify opportunities for improvement. Lead engineering changes, including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), design revisions, configuration control, and technical documentation. Support the transition of new products from development into sustaining engineering, ensuring appropriate validation, documentation, manufacturing readiness, and long-term product ownership. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Execution Drive effective engineering processes and handoffs between Product Line Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Field Operations. Own the tracking, prioritization, and resolution of field-generated engineering requests to ensure timely technical support. Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives involving product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities. Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams to address product performance challenges and implement practical corrective actions. Develop and improve engineering documentation, technical procedures, and product support processes. Balance technical requirements, project schedules, quality, cost, and business priorities when making engineering decisions. Plan, track, and communicate project priorities, progress, risks, and deliverables using established project management tools. Engineering Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals while maintaining direct involvement in engineering work. Establish clear priorities, assign responsibilities, and maintain accountability for technical deliverables and project execution. Provide technical guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to team me…

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