National Oilwell Varco

Senior Designer – End Fitting R&D

About the Role

As a Designer – End Fitting R&D, you will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and consolidating cutting-edge solutions for flexible pipe end-fittings. This role sits within the Engineering & Technology and New Product Development. You will be the primary point of contact for ERD on assigned projects, reporting to the Head of End Fitting Research & Development and collaborate cross-functionally with global teams, test facilities, and factories. Your work will directly support NOV’s leadership in offshore oil and gas and emerging sustainable energy technologies.

About the Company

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.

At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US). Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 home office), depending on assignment needs
• Participation in global, high-impact engineering projects
• Opportunity to drive technical innovation in subsea engineering
• Access to cutting-edge test and manufacturing facilities
• Competitive salary
• International travel

Key Responsibilities

As part of our End Fitting Research and Development department, you will take part in a range of tasks, where you can leverage your skills as a designer to succeed. These tasks include:

• Design of new and innovative components and cutting edge End Fitting solutions within R&D projects
• Supporting engineers in generating new concepts and drive technology development
• Create calculation files in Python
• Participate in FMEAs to capture technology risks and define qualification programs
• Create and check documentation for the End Fitting Mounting Department
• Participate in test activities, dissections of test End Fittings and field samples, and root cause analyses
• Collaborate closely with our End Fitting Supply team, providing R&D support during tendering and on commercial projects

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Trained Technical Designer or equivalent background
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, within R&D, working with development and qualification of advanced products and technology
• Skilled user in 2D and 3D modeling
• Proven ability to plan and lead test programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Natural drive for engineering excellence
• Commitment to HSE practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in offshore oil & gas equipment engineering
• Skilled user of CREO 2D and 3D modeling
• Skilled user of Python
• Accustomed to working within a matrix organization
• Enjoyment of team collaboration and social engagement

Soft Skills

To thrive in our culture, we value individuals who combine technical rigor with collaborative energy. You should be proactive, eager to engage across cultures, and excited by technical complexity.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development.

Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression.

With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.

Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.

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