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 is a leading Mexican manufacturer of tank trailers and dry bulk equipment, renowned for its durability, quality, and long-term performance. Since 1988, we have built equipment that works in the real world, and we’re looking for a design engineer who does the same.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Design Engineer position based in Corregidora, Querétaro.

We’re looking for a design engineer with strong expertise in ASME Code design to lead the engineering of pressure equipment. This role owns the technical design and documentation of ASME-code equipment, ensuring compliance with Section VIII (pressure vessel design) and Section IX (welding qualification) requirements. You will develop detailed designs, calculations, and drawings that support manufacturing while ensuring code compliance and structural integrity.

Key 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 COMPRESS (or equivalent software such as 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

Qualifications & Technical Requirements

This role requires an engineer with strong technical foundations in pressure vessel design and code compliance.

You must have:

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