Mechanical Design Engineer

acsius; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. in South Houston is seeking a mechanical engineer to apply engineering principles across R&D, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You will help manage people and resources and drive the development and use of new materials and technologies. The role covers drafting, design, testing, and production support, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet safety and performance

Qualifications

• BSME degree with 4+ years of ME design experience, or MS with 3+ years, as stated in the posting.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Pro-E 3D modeling and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and sheet metal design.
• Ability to document engineering work and maintain clear drawings and specs.
• Good organizational and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing engineering design and BOM from concept to production.
• Developing project specifications with colleagues across disciplines.
• Testing and evaluating theoretical designs and completing designs on time within budget.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, subcontractors, suppliers and customers to solve problems.
• Ensuring products can be reliably manufactured and perform under specified conditions.
• Managing projects using engineering principles and techniques.
• Producing detailed specifications and outline designs.
• Recommending modifications after prototype testing.
• Applying modeling, analysis and planning to support design decisions.
• Considering cost, safety and time constraints in designs.
• Working with other professionals within and outside engineering specialties.

Skills

Pro-E 3D modeling

AutoCAD

FEA modeling

Engineering documentation

Sheet metal design

Finite Element Analysis

Hand measuring

Hands-on

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

BSME degree

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Pro-E

AutoCAD

Job description

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. believes in providing an atmosphere that provides an individual the ability to exercise their talents and abilities in a fair and respectful workplace. As a manufacturer of custom transportable products to address the restroom/shower trailer, homeland security, abatement, first responder and military industries, we offer a stable work environment that is not impacted by the oil and gas sector and as an EEO/AA employer we welcome all individuals an opportunity to come and join our growing team in South Houston!

Purpose of the Position:

Use engineering principles to provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products. Work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning, also involved in the management of people and resources, as well as the development and use of new materials and technologies.

Essential job functions:

• Developing engineering design, BOM from the conceptual stage to the production stage


• Developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines.


• Developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs. Responsible for completion of component and product design within time, financial and technical guidelines established with the detailed assistance and approval of the supervisor


• Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.


• Making sure a product can be made again reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments.


• Managing projects using engineering principles and techniques.


• Producing details of specifications and outline designs.


• Recommending modifications following prototype test results.


• Using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design.


• Considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.


• Working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialism.


• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and best practices.


• Highly developed skills with Pro-E 3D modeling software, and intermediate skills with 2-D AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of FEA modeling is preferred but not a requirement


• Knowledge of engineering documentation, drafting, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred


• Demonstrated understanding of fabrication, sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.


• Experienced with defining, performing, and analyzing structures through Finite Element Analysis.


• Ability to use hand measuring equipment.


• Ability to work \"hands‑on\" when required is highly desirable


• BSME degree and at least 4 years of applicable ME design experience; or a Masters Degree and 3 years experience.


• Highly competent with PC hardware and software such as MS Office.


• Excellent organization and communication skills.