Mechanical Design Specialist

Grant Prideco; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Prideco is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and CREO. You will coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure correct fabrication, create assembly instructions, and support pilot builds with robust test procedures.

The role requires a strong background in drafting, PLM systems, and BOM management, with up to 10 years in mechanical design.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in drafting and design, or equivalent drafting skills.
• 10 years of mechanical design and drafting experience.
• 10 years working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD; 5 years CREO experience.
• Experience with engineering change and lifecycle management systems.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter PLM and JDE ERP is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience generating ECRs, ENs and BOMs in PLM systems.
• Ability to read drawings and repair/assembly procedures.
• Understanding of machine shop fabrication, material selection, and DFМ concepts.
• Knowledge of sheetmetal fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Create new 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, AutoCAD and CREO.
• Prepare detailed machining, assembly and schematic drawings from designs.
• Coordinate with internal/external manufacturing for fabrication of components.
• Develop assembly instructions and test procedures during pilot builds.
• Assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting and implement design improvements.
• Perform product sustaining tasks including obsolescence workflows and documentation updates.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CREO

Teamcenter PLM

JDE ERP

BOM generation

Reading drawings

DFM concepts

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in drafting and design

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

AutoCAD

CREO

Windchill

Teamcenter PLM

JDE ERP

Job description

• Create new 3D CAD models & drawings in Solidworks, AutoCad, and CREO.
• Prepare detailed machining, assembly, and schematic drawings from preliminary engineering designs.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing groups for proper fabrication of engineered components.

• Work with internal manufacturing groups during new product pilot builds to create assembly instructions, and test procedures.

• Assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting production issues and implement design improvements.

• Perform product sustaining tasks including obsolescence workflows, documentation updates, and manufacturing information updates.

The chosen candidate will perform engineering design support using Solidworks/EPDM, Autodesk AutoCad, and PTC CREO/Windchill. The design support will consist of new and existing mechanical & electrical assemblies with BOM’s. The chosen candidate must be able to quickly learn and follow all engineering procedures related to Solidworks, AutoCad, CREO, Teamcenter PLM, and JDE ERP software. The chosen candidate will manage multiple projects from onset to completion.

• Associates degree in drafting and design preferred. Experience in related disciplines with demonstrated drafting skills considered in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of mechanical design and drafting.
• 10 years working knowledge of Solidworks and AutoCAD, 5 years of working knowledge of CREO.
• Experience with engineering change management & lifecycle management systems.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter PLM software and JDE ERP software is preferred.
• Proficient ability to operate & navigate Microsoft office tools.
• Experience with ECRs, ENs, & BOM generation in PLM systems.
• Ability to read drawings, instructions, or repair & assembly procedures.
• General understanding of machine shop fabrication techniques, proper material selection and be able check for form, fit, & function of mechanical designs.
• General understanding of sheetmetal fabrication methods.
• General understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts.