Mechanical Engineer
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
About the Role
- A full-time, on-site position based in Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, testing, and improving mechanical components, systems, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality specifications.
- Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Supporting product development and process improvement.
- Analyzing performance data.
- Troubleshooting mechanical and production issues.
- Collaborating with production, quality, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to support design changes, trials, and continuous improvement activities.
- Identifying and helping resolve issues that may affect product quality, safety, equipment performance, or production timelines.
- Communicating with team members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality and timely project execution.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Mechanical design principles
- Manufacturing processes
- Engineering standards
- CAD tools: SOLIDWORKS or AutoCAD
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred)
- Root-cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Quality, inspection, and testing procedures
- Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with production, quality, and cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work on-site in Texas and travel to assigned facilities as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience as a Mechanical Engineer or in a closely related design, manufacturing, or process engineering role.
Optional Qualifications & Advantages
- Master’s degree or advanced qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy Systems, or a related discipline is a plus.
- Familiarity with CAD software, quality tools, or manufacturing processes is an advantage for recent graduates.
Recent Graduates / Entry-Level Candidates Considerations
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Understanding of mechanical design and engineering fundamentals.
- Strong documentation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Preferred Certifications
- EIT/FE
- Six Sigma
- SOLIDWORKS Certified Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP)
- Other relevant engineering certifications are a plus.