Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

G&H Diversified Mfg., LP seeks a Design Engineer in Houston to research, design, test and support new products and processes. Responsibilities include developing clean sheet SolidWorks designs, creating manufacturing drawings, and coordinating with Supply Chain to source components.

You will manage projects from concept through installation, work hands-on with prototyping, and assist Operations to ensure efficient manufacturing while maintaining ISO 9001 documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in mechanical design with independent work history.
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D, including parts/assemblies and 2D drawings; PDM experience a plus.
• Hands-on testing experience with equipment (tensile/pressure) and field travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and improve existing ones through design, testing and documentation.
• Create clean sheet designs in SolidWorks per G&H specifications.
• Develop manufacturing drawings and qualify component sources with Supply Chain.
• Act as project engineer, managing design through fabrication and installation.
• Provide hands-on prototyping support with Operations and QC.
• Maintain ISO 9001 documentation and assist with field issues for product lines.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

PDM / library software

Job description

Description

PURPOSE:

In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Design Engineer will research, design, test and support new products and the systems used to make them. They will also modify existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance. The Design Engineer is all about combining creativity and engineering expertise to transform ideas into real products within the fast-paced environment at G&H Diversified Mfg., LP (G&H).

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Expected to be aware of industry trends of assigned product lines and think innovatively to solve customer problems
• 2. Develop clean sheet designs in SolidWorks using G&H drawing specifications
• 3. Develop manufacturing drawings and collaborate with Supply Chain personnel to identify and qualify component sources
• 4. Act as project engineer and manage assigned projects through design, development, test, fabrication, assembly and installation
• 5. Required to be hands-on during prototype and testing; engaged with Operations and QC to solve problems and ensure efficient manufacturing
• 6. Design fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing of assigned products
• 7. Develop BOMs, routings, job templates, test plans, work instructions, and other product support documentation for manufacturing and installation
• 8. Identify vendors/contractors to supply/support product development
• 9. Review all Designer and Drafter work to ensure compliance to applicable standards and best mechanical practices
• 10. Generate and submit test reports, project schedules, and cost reports
• 11. Responsible for train up of vendors and internal personnel to launch product
• 12. Able to travel to field locations to support customers using products
• 13. Maintain design & development documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable company standards
• 14. Support customer change requests, internal process changes and field issues for assigned product lines
• 15. Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, HSE policies, performance standards and specifications

Requirements

• 1. BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2. 3-5+ years’ experience in mechanical design position with demonstrated success of working independently
• 3. Proficient with SolidWorks 3D software, including part and assembly modeling, as well as 2D drawings Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) / library software a plus
• 4. Proficient with using spreadsheets and familiar with developing Bills of Materials and product Routings for the manufacturing process
• 5. Hands-on experience using testing equipment – tensile testing, pressure testing, or other related equipment
• 6. Must be able to pass an ATF Background check
• 7. Inspection experience using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices
• 8. Excels in a highly dynamic organization, experiencing high growth rates
• 9. Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management
• 10. Team player able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams
• 11. Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction
• 12. Experience with CNC and/or manual machining, fabrication, and welding is a plus
• 13. Must be able to work overtime when required to support customer schedules or field problem resolutions