Lead Mechanical Engineering

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift, a leading energy technology company in Houston, seeks a hands-on Lead Mechanical Engineer to build and lead its Mechanical Engineering function as the organization moves toward commercialization and scale-up. You will shape engineering processes, guide complex mechanical systems, and own critical design initiatives in a collaborative environment.

The role offers high visibility, cross-functional influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project teams, and the chance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong experience with mechanical systems, process systems, plant systems, pressure vessels, piping, or related equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME codes and industry standards.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership.
• Experience in nuclear, power generation, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, shipbuilding, EPC, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex mechanical systems and equipment
• Provide technical leadership for pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, process systems, and plant equipment
• Support equipment specification, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Apply industry codes and engineering standards to ensure safe and compliant designs
• Mentor engineers and help establish engineering best practices, standards, and processes
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project teams

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project ownership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An innovative and rapidly growing advanced energy technology company is seeking a hands-on Lead Mechanical Engineer to help build and lead its Mechanical Engineering function.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization at a pivotal stage of growth as it transitions from technology development into commercialization, deployment, and manufacturing scale-up. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping engineering processes, influencing technical strategy, and delivering complex mechanical systems in a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex mechanical systems and equipment
• Provide technical leadership for pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, process systems, and plant equipment
• Support equipment specification, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Apply industry codes and engineering standards to ensure safe and compliant designs
• Mentor engineers and help establish engineering best practices, standards, and processes
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong experience with mechanical systems, process systems, plant systems, pressure vessels, piping, or related equipment
• Familiarity with ASME codes and industry standards
• Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership
• Experience in nuclear, power generation, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, shipbuilding, EPC, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join a well-funded organization during a period of significant growth
• High level of technical ownership and visibility
• Ability to influence system design, engineering practices, and future team development
• Work alongside experienced industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Contribute to technology with meaningful long-term impact on energy infrastructure and energy security