Mechanical Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Petersen Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform engineering assignments with clear objectives and to prepare shop drawings for complex parts and assemblies.

The role requires collaboration with design engineers and interaction with customers to ensure design success. The candidate should have a 4-year Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience, with SolidWorks and Ansys experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• SolidWorks experience preferred and Ansys experience desired.
• Strong drafting, GD&T, and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with CAD systems and design analysis is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and evaluate project designs with the design engineer.
• Produce engineering drawings, layouts, and change orders; ensure clarity for shop personnel.
• Develop engineering calculations (structural sizing, rigging) and verify designs.
• Support design reviews with customers and resolve calculation comments.
• Follow company procedures for drawing control, file backup, and standards.
• Maintain design backup files and review others' drawings when assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Drafting skills

Geometric tolerancing

CAD proficiency

FEA (Ansys)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer

Full Time Dallas, TX, US

Salary: $82,500.00 Annually

Job Summary

Performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives and involves conventional types of plans and specifications. Details Customer's drawings, or prepare shop drawings of complicated parts, equipment, and assemblies; including various views, sectional profiles, and small or intricate details from sketches or customer's drawings to relate pertinent information to shop personnel. Work in a dynamic, and the diverse industrial environment with broad exposure to all segments of industry requiring fabricated metal products from A to Z

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain high standards with respect to honesty, ethics, and work attitude.
• Understand and follow Petersen Inc. procedures regarding quality, safety, business ethics, etc.
• Create and evaluate project designs in conjunction with the design engineer.
• Create engineering drawings, layouts, change orders, etc. that clearly and concisely describe the project in a timely manner.
• Apply drafting standards and practices adopted by Precenmac or as required by the customer.
• Development of engineering calculations (structural/component sizing/rigging).
• Work with customers through design reviews and resolve calculation comments.
• Perform research and gather information to support the selection of components, processes, and sources to support design success.
• Understand and expend the extra effort to follow Petersen Inc. procedures regarding drawing control, drawing change control, drafting standards, file backup, etc.
• Maintains complete design backup information in the job folder.
• Thoroughly checks drawings created by other designers when assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in blueprint reading, and have good drafting skills, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Able to perform basic tolerance studies and dimensional analysis. General knowledge of applicable design codes, standards, and engineering design principles and principles and practices.
• General computer knowledge. 2 years experience working with CAD systems (SolidWorks) and can test and qualify for the SolidWorks Certified Design Associate level or higher.
• Effective Math Skills. Geometry, Descriptive Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry. Working knowledge of FEA (Ansys) is a plus.
• Desire to become a licensed Profession Engineer a plus. Basic knowledge and experience with 3D printing are a plus.
• General knowledge of machining and fabrication processes and capabilities.
• Must be familiar with the design process and specifications leading to construction documents.
• Ability to perform designs using CAD.
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables and supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems.
• Should have considerable experience in the design of commercial office buildings, and industrial construction buildings.
• Must have initiative.
• Will work independently. Must possess a strong desire to learn.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good project prioritization and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated

4-year Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum of 3 5 years of experience. SolidWorks experience desired. Ansys experience desired. Practical experience may be considered in lieu of MSME degree

Essential Mental Functions:

Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations. Must be able to communicate providing feedback in a professional manner. Must be able to answer questions in a professional and friendly manner. Requires occasional public contact. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Essential Physical Functions:

Requires sitting for prolonged periods. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, photocopiers, calculators, etc. Requires vision correctable to within normal range for designing, spreadsheets, etc. Requires the ability to give and receive communication to different levels of the organization

Safety Requirements:

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lewisville, TX 75057 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewisville, TX 75057: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)