Description:
Gas Lift Product Engineering Manager
Position Summary
Endurance Lift Solutions is seeking an experienced Gas Lift Product Engineering Manager to lead the engineering development and manufacturing scale-up of a growing gas lift product line. This role will serve as a critical technical leadership position responsible for product design, manufacturing engineering, reliability improvement, quality standardization, and long-term product strategy across gas lift valves, mandrels, flow-control equipment, and related artificial lift technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with real-world manufacturing and field experience — someone capable of improving both product reliability and manufacturing scalability while helping establish a premium, US-manufactured gas lift platform. This is a high-impact opportunity to help build and shape a rapidly expanding artificial lift division with direct influence on product direction, manufacturing standards, and future technology initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Product Engineering & Development
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Lead engineering development of gas lift valves, mandrels, and related completion equipment
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Support new product development initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability
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Develop and improve mechanical designs, seal systems, flow paths, trim materials, and erosion-resistant features
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Evaluate product performance and implement design improvements based on field feedback and failure analysis
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Assist with development of next-generation optimization and automation initiatives tied to artificial lift systems
Manufacturing Engineering
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Develop manufacturing specifications, assembly procedures, and inspection standards
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Support machining tolerance development and manufacturability improvements
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Work closely with operations and manufacturing teams to improve production efficiency and repeatability
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Assist in fixture development, process standardization, and workflow optimization
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Coordinate with vendors, machine shops, coating providers, and outside manufacturing partners
Quality & Reliability
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Support root-cause failure analysis and corrective action initiatives
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Improve pressure integrity, sealing reliability, and long-term valve performance
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Develop quality standards and technical acceptance criteria
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Support testing procedures, validation programs, and reliability improvement efforts
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Assist with material selection and sour-service compatibility considerations
Technical Leadership
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Serve as a technical resource for field operations, sales teams, and customers
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Support troubleshooting and operator-facing technical discussions
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Mentor engineering and technical personnel as the division grows
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Assist in development of engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, and revision control systems
Preferred Qualifications
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10+ years of gas lift engineering, manufacturing, or product development experience
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Strong understanding of gas lift valves, mandrels, unloading behavior, and artificial lift systems
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Experience supporting oilfield manufacturing and precision machining environments
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Familiarity with NACE standards, sour-service applications, and pressure-containing equipment
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Experience with reliability improvement, failure analysis, and manufacturing process optimization
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Strong mechanical aptitude with practical field troubleshooting experience
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment
Requirements:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Background
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Gas lift manufacturing
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Artificial lift product development
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Flow-control or valve manufacturing
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Downhole completion equipment
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Oilfield precision manufacturing
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High-pressure or erosive service applications
Why Join Endurance Lift Solutions
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Opportunity to help build a premier gas lift product platform from the ground floor
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Significant autonomy and direct influence on engineering and manufacturing direction
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Backed by established US-based manufacturing infrastructure
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Fast-growing artificial lift organization with long-term expansion objectives
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High visibility role with direct interaction across leadership, operations, and customers
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Ability to shape next-generation gas lift technologies and product strategy
Position Characteristics
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Hands-on and solutions-oriented
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Comfortable in both engineering and manufacturing environments
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Driven by product quality and long-term reliability
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Capable of balancing innovation with practical manufacturability
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Interested in building systems, teams, and scalable processes — not simply maintaining existing products
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment is typically considered in an office and warehouse, within a ELS location during normal or extended business hours. Work environment may also include employee’s residence, customer site & meeting venues, extensive time off site while traveling or to other location as required.
