Odessa Separator Inc · 2 days ago
R&D Director
Odessa, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOdessa Separator Inc. is a West Texas–based manufacturing and oilfield services company supporting upstream operations across the Permian Basin and beyond. The Research & Development (R&D) Director is responsible for turning vision into manufacturable advantage by leading product development and establishing a culture of rapid experimentation and learning.
Chemical EngineeringEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Translate owner vision, market demands, and field intelligence into clear R&D priorities and executable product roadmaps
Lead end-to-end product development from concept, design, and prototyping through testing, validation, and production readiness
Ensure all designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and aligned with OSI’s operational capabilities and cost targets
Apply strong mechanical reasoning to challenge assumptions, simplify designs, and improve reliability and performance
Establish a disciplined experimentation model that favors speed, learning, and decisive action
Define clear thresholds for advancing, iterating, or terminating ideas based on data and field feedback
Capture lessons learned from failures and translate them into improved designs, standards, or processes
Maintain deep connection to downhill oilfield and well operations to ensure designs reflect real-world conditions
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure seamless handoff from R&D to execution
Actively participate in field reviews, post-installation feedback, and failure analysis
Identify opportunities for product differentiation, performance improvement, durability, and cost reduction
Evaluate competitive products and market trends to inform design strategy and innovation priorities
Ensure R&D output strengthens OSI’s position in speed, quality, and value
Lead, develop, and hold accountable R&D personnel, contractors, or project teams as the function scales
Set clear expectations, timelines, and deliverables across R&D initiatives
Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve friction that slows innovation
Establish and maintain appropriate design documentation, drawings, specifications, and testing records
Provide clear, data-backed recommendations to ownership on product direction, investment, and risk
Make firm, timely decisions that prioritize progress and learning over perfection
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design, product development, or oilfield manufacturing environments
Proven experience taking products from concept to production in an industrial or oilfield setting
Preferred
5+ years in a senior technical leadership or R&D leadership role or similar capacity preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Equivalent experience with demonstrated design and product leadership may be considered
Company
Odessa Separator Inc
Odessa Separator Inc.
11-50 employees
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