Design Engineer II

GP&C; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking an experienced professional with at least 7 years in engineering, specifically focusing on project management and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate expertise in composites and CAD systems. This role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement within various project teams. The position also offers opportunities for mentoring and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering.
• Strong communications oral and written.
• Experience with composites and resin systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across functional groups.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Monitor and communicate project status and developments.
• Monitor and communicate project status and business issues.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Execute with guidance to meet product/program requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Engineering problem-solving

Technological proficiency

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Demonstrated multiple Projects management
• Ability to facilitate projects across cross functional groups.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineers and technicians to facilitate programs
• Demonstrated multiple Project management
• Demonstrated engineering expertise
• Ability to facilitate projects across cross functional groups.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineers and technicians to facilitate programs
• Execute with some guidance the analysis/evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product/program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to other personnel assigned to support the effort on assigned projects and/or tasks, mentors others in the organization.
• Document technical data generated for the assigned projects.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Technical Sales leader

Other Job Responsibilities:

Required

• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering.
• Strong communications oral and written (both technical and non‑technical).
• Positively communicates and executes customer expectations throughout the teams
• Demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals / programs / processes for an area or business segment.
• Fosters overall teamwork within own department and between other departments
• Experience or expertise to solve problems.
• Able to develop and execute objectives for self and others.
• Experience with composites and resin systems
• Experience with CAD systems.
• Proficient in Solid Works.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with cross‑functional experience.
• Technological proficiency, including relevant engineering tools.
• Embraces Continuous Improvement and actively participates both as a leader and contributor to the overall Continuous Improvement objectives and Lean initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred

• An understanding of Six Sigma tools to make data‑based recommendations and decisions
• Knowledge of compression molding
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from accredited university.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Masters or better in Mechanical Engineering.

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