ASME Code Pressure Vessel Design Engineer

RETESA; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

RETESA, a leading Mexican manufacturer of tank trailers and dry bulk equipment, is seeking a Design Engineer for on-site work in Corregidora, Querétaro. You will own the technical design and documentation of ASME-code equipment, ensuring compliance with Section VIII and Section IX, and producing detailed designs and drawings for manufacturing.

You will develop calculations, create 3D models in SolidWorks, draft 2D drawings in AutoCAD, and coordinate with fabrication teams to maintain code

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical/design engineering with ASME-code equipment.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII for pressure vessel design.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX for welding qualifications (WPS/PQR).
• Experience using COMPRESS (or PV Elite) for vessel design verification.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
• Ability to read and produce GD&T drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design pressure equipment in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1 (and/or 2).
• Develop and review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) per ASME Section IX.
• Perform engineering calculations for vessel design (shell, heads, nozzles, supports, reinforcement).
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform vessel design verification using COMPASS (or PV Elite).
• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and calculation packages for code compliance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and welding teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and code-compliant.
• Support the resolution of technical issues during fabrication.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ASME Code updates and interpretations.

Skills

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section IX

PV Elite

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

WPS/PQR

3D modeling

Engineering calculations

Technical reporting

Tools

PV Elite

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RETESA, a leading Mexican manufacturer of tank trailers and dry bulk equipment, is seeking a Design Engineer for on-site work in Corregidora, Querétaro. You will own the technical design and documentation of ASME-code equipment, ensuring compliance with Section VIII and Section IX, and producing detailed designs and drawings for manufacturing.

You will develop calculations, create 3D models in SolidWorks, draft 2D drawings in AutoCAD, and coordinate with fabrication teams to maintain code