ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mechanical Design

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that specializes in engineering R&D services for both commercial and government clients. This role as a Mechanical Design Engineer will have you working on innovative projects involving the design and fabrication of pressure vessels for diverse applications. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing CAD software like Creo and Solidworks to create detailed models and drawings. Your contributions will ensure compliance with industry standards, and you'll have the opportunity to interface with clients, making a significant impact in the engineering field. If you're passionate about mechanical design and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 0-5 years experience with CAD software and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze pressure vessels for various applications.
• Generate CAD models and fabrication drawings for projects.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)

Fabrication Methods

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Ocean Engineering

Bachelor's in Structural Engineering

Tools

Creo

Solidworks

Job description

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mechanical Design

18-01519

Who We Are:

The Marine Structures & Engineering Section provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers. We design, analyze, fabricate, and commission pressure vessels of various types for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned purposes.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work within a highly collaborative team to support the design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of unique, large article pressure vessels used in a variety of subsea or surface applications.
• Utilize CAD software (Creo and/or Solidworks) to develop mechanical designs, visualize component fitments within assemblies, and generate fabrication drawings.
• Apply knowledge of fabrication methods, assembly, and geometric dimensioning & tolerance (GD&T) to ensure components are designed in a way that can be manufactured and assembled.
• Communicate ideas, results, and other information to coworkers as well as commercial and government clients.
• Incorporate various design code, industry, and/or customer specifications to ensure compliance and performance requirements are met.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Generate low and high fidelity CAD models used for design evaluations, FEA purposes, to create fabrication drawings, and communicate conceptual ideas to customers.
• Generate clear, concise reports, presentations, and other supporting documentation related to design and fabrication methods.
• Interface with project managers and team members to identify, plan, and execute project objectives.
• Regularly communicate status and schedule of ongoing activities.
• Execute quality program objectives both internal and project-specific, that may include drawing reviews, ECO execution/revision processes, or other documentation review and retention requirements.
• Provide input or generate test plans to verify proper function and/or application of loads during physical testing (i.e. Factory Acceptance Test procedures).

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or directly related engineering degree with related experience.
• 0 - 5 years: Use of CAD software to generate detailed fabrication drawings and willingness to learn Creo (Pro-Engineer) if not already proficient.
• 0 - 5 years: Demonstrated mechanical design for manufacturing or fabrication within a quality systems such as ISO 9001 or governmental.
• 0-5 years: Experience in pressure vessel design, structural testing (e.g. loads, temperatures, pressures, etc.), mechanisms or tooling/fixtures.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace