CW - Designer - I

Cactus, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Companies seeks an engineering designer to create conceptual, detail, and assembly designs that meet ANSI/ASME/ISO standards and performance requirements. The role involves drafting layouts, analyzing dimensions, and communicating design options with guidance.

Responsibilities include planning design activities, coordinating with departments, and contributing to test reports. An AA/AS or 3–5 years of related experience is required, with advanced computer skills and strong math reasoning.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 3–5 years related experience.
• Knowledge and use of ANSI, ASME and ISO Drafting Techniques and Geometric Tolerance; API/ISO Product Requirements; Basic Stress Analysis; Development and Control of Design Documentation; and Product Design.
• Specialized (Advanced) Computer Skills.
• Intermediate Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Highly Advanced Reasoning Ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product layouts, detail drawings, and design drawings, and check dimensions and materials.
• Identify and communicate design nonconformances at product and system level.
• Plan, coordinate, and review design and drafting activities for customer design proposals and manufacturing.
• Ensure assignments meet Engineering standards and performance requirements.
• Assist in testing and production of test reports for products.

Skills

Drafting techniques

Geometric tolerance

Stress analysis

Product design

Advanced computer skills

Education

AA/AS degree

3–5 years related experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for preparing product designs, this includes conceptual, assembly, and detail designs, to comply with customer, industry and company established standards and performance requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality, safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, programs and regulations.
• Prepare product layouts, detail (machining/fabrication) and design drawings as assigned. Show details, side views or dimensions as required, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another and of various parts to the whole structure or project.
• Identify and communicate design nonconformances at a product and system level.
• Awareness of industry drilling practices, complementary drilling products.
• Awareness of manufacturing practices: design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Introductory level business acumen: awareness of product costs and engineering impact.
• Plan, coordinate and review design and drafting activities involved in the conceptual customer design proposal, definition of application, entry-level engineering calculations and manufacturing of assigned products.
• Ensure assignments meet Engineering standards and performance requirements.
• Communicates with design staff in analyzing design alternatives, design options and prepare layouts illustrating conceptual design proposals with guidance.
• Report project status as it relates to on-time delivery, productivity and quality of design.
• Consult with other departments on designs, problems and questions.
• Assist in the testing, as required, and production of test reports of products.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree (AA/AS) from two-year college or university with relevant curriculum; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge and use of ANSI, ASME and ISO Drafting Techniques and Geometric Tolerance; API/ISO Product Requirements; Basic Stress Analysis; Development and Control of Design Documentation; and Product Design
• Specialized (Advanced) Computer Skills
• Intermediate Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Highly Advanced Reasoning Ability

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise work assignments and training for Engineering personnel in areas of product design and development, use of various engineering tools, standard engineering procedures and industry specifications/requirements.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

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