Bruce Dennis
Benbrook
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineering Manager with extensive experience at Weatherford International Ltd, excelling in mechanical design and technical documentation. Proven track record in mentoring junior staff and enhancing system reliability. Adept at analyzing customer feedback to drive product improvements and implementing effective engineering solutions. Skilled in CAD software and cross-functional team leadership.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Weatherford International Ltd
Houston
03.1980 - 08.2025
- Oversaw mechanical design efforts for developing oilfield equipment.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and collaboration.
- Coordinated training programs for engineers on new technologies and best practices.
- Reviewed technical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of designs.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align engineering goals with business strategies.
- Managed mechanical engineering teams, delegating tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- Created and maintained project schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored progress against established objectives and provided regular updates to stakeholders.
- Reviewed customer feedback from product trials and made adjustments accordingly.
- Collaborated with other engineers in the development of new products or technologies.
- Identified potential issues during the development process and recommended corrective actions.
- Trained junior staff members in the use of software tools related to mechanical engineering processes.
- Provided technical guidance on mechanical engineering projects to team members.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for mechanical engineering projects.
Mechanical Engineer
Gearhart Owen
Fort Worth
09.1975 - 02.1980
- Designed innovative mechanical systems for diverse engineering projects.
- Resolved complex engineering problems through critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
- Recommended modifications to improve system reliability, performance or safety.
- Created conceptual design drawings for use in manufacturing and fabrication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-1972
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Technical documentation
- Customer feedback analysis
- Mentoring junior staff
- Computer-aided design
- Engineering documentation
- CAD software
Patents
- US Patent 5,299,359 Method and System for Measurement of Internal Tube Dimensions within a Wellbore
- US Patent 11,261,672 B2 Centralizer for Wireline Tool
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Weatherford International Ltd
03.1980 - 08.2025
Mechanical Engineer
Gearhart Owen
09.1975 - 02.1980
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
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