Design Engineer

Company Profile

Taurex Drill Bits is a premium bit company in Houston, TX delivering high-performance drill bits to customers worldwide. We specialize in delivering top notch products for oil and gas, and geothermal wells for both drilling and completions. Our engineers have access to the most advanced bit wear forensic tools in the industry. Our exclusive Bit Vision™ technology uses automated robotic sequences to give us insight into our product performance and wear statistics for unrivaled analysis. Our employees have the tools to succeed in a high-paced, dynamic environment.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for creating and optimizing drill bit designs that meet performance, reliability, and cost objectives. This role blends technical design expertise with process improvement-leveraging CAD tools, mechanical engineering principals, and innovative problem-solving to deliver high per forming solutions while driving efficiency across the design lifecycle.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·     Design and develop drill bits from concept through production

·        Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using

CAD software

·        Perform engineering analyses, including stress, work rates, and thermal

calculations, to validate design integrity

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, repair, sales,

operations) to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet cost targets

·        Lead design reviews, incorporating feedback and driving design

improvements

·        Develop and maintain documentation for designs, revisions, and engineering

change orders

· Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting

· Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal

quality requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 ·     Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail

·        Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple projects simultaneously

·        Capacity to use critical thinking to solve problems

·        Familiarity with product lifecycle management and cost organization

·   Proficiency in CAD Software (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering

analysis tools

Education and Experience

·        Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or related technical degree

·        Drilling experience preferred, but not required

·        FEA & CFD Analysis experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance