DESIGN ENGINEER - DALLAS

Hapman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapman in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its dynamic Engineering team. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from design to manufacturing, working closely with multiple teams to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant design experience, especially in material handling equipment. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design and testing.
• Familiarity with FEA tools and Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom mechanical equipment.
• Conduct product testing and analyze performance results.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Project management

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Vault

FEA tools (ANSYS or similar)

Job description

At Triple/S Dynamics, we design and build custom-engineered material handling equipment—from vibrating conveyors to rotary screens and density separators. With over a century of innovation behind us, we’re proud to serve a wide range of industries with precision and reliability.

Mission

to evolve our company to the benefit of all stakeholders.

Vision

enhance our culture to create an engaging environment and make a meaningful mark in our industry.

About the Role

We’re growing our Engineering team and looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, problem-solving environment. This is a hands‑on, highly collaborative design role where you’ll contribute to the full product lifecycle—from concept to manufacturing and testing. You’ll work closely with engineers, manufacturing, and field service teams to bring equipment to life that meets performance, reliability, and cost goals. As the seventh design engineer on our team, you’ll help us meet current project demands while also creating space for innovation, documentation, and internal knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Do

Design & Development

• Design custom mechanical equipment using Autodesk Inventor
• Model and analyze parts and assemblies; validate designs using FEA and simulation tools
• Configure product variants and maintain component libraries in Vault

Testing & Validation

• Conduct product testing; document and analyze performance results
• Support field troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations

Documentation & Support

• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, installation guides, and maintenance manuals
• Support new product introduction and shop‑floor manufacturing activities
• Participate in design reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service
• Help build and contribute to our Engineering Knowledgebase and training materials
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in design methods

Travel

• Occasional visits to vendors in the DFW area
• Some domestic and international customer site visits as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of experience designing and testing mechanical systems
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage project priorities and deliver results
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Background in material handling equipment (vibrating, screening, conveying, etc.)
• Experience in an ISO 9000 manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with stage‑gate product development

Enthusiasm for Building and Sharing Best Practices

Enthusiasm for building and sharing best practices.