Design Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Design Engineer in the DFW metro area. This hands-on role focuses on process innovation, machine design, and facility layout within a well-established industrial manufacturer.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with at least three years of process design experience. This position offers excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work on nationally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of process design and automation experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of process safety.
• Entrepreneurial mindset valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design integrated automated processes.
• Deliver detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Lead fabrication, installation, and commissioning of machinery.
• Conduct design reviews and compliance audits.

Skills

Process design

Machine design

Automation

Facility layout

Strong communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Design Engineer located in the DFW metro. Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturer operating at the forefront of the clean energy and advanced materials space, currently entering an exciting phase of growth and project development.

This is a hands-on, highly technical role focused on process innovation, machine design, and facility layout. The ideal candidate enjoys working in an environment that combines design, prototyping, automation, and industrial manufacturing to ensure systems operate efficiently from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Physical Design Engineering team
• Collaborate with process, controls, and manufacturing teams to design integrated automated processes
• Deliver detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for supplier bidding and compliance
• Lead fabrication, installation, and commissioning of machinery and equipment to ensure operational performance
• Conduct design reviews, supplier evaluations, and compliance audits to relevant industrial standards

The ideal candidate will hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. They will have at least three years of process design and automation experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills, process safety knowledge, and an entrepreneurial mindset are highly valued.

This is a high-impact position within a growing organization offering excellent career development and exposure to nationally significant projects. It’s an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in a delivery-focused, technically complex environment and enjoys leading procurement strategy across major capital programs.