Mechanical Engineer

The Bexar Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bexar Company in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development for electrical equipment such as control panels and switchboards. You will drive designs from concept through prototyping and production, applying CAD tools and practical fabrication know-how.

You’ll collaborate across manufacturing and engineering teams, create detailed drawings and BOMs, and develop test plans to validate performance and manufacturability throughout the product

Qualifications

• BSME degree required.
• 2–5 years in new product development.
• At least 2 years Creo or similar CAD experience.
• DFM and DFA design experience.
• Sheet metal design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for new products, including control panels and switchboards.
• Develop design concepts using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Create trade-off studies for performance, cost, manufacturability.
• Plan and manage engineering projects with milestones and budgets.
• Create drawings, BOMs, and ECNs, and develop prototypes and test plans.

Skills

3D CAD

DFM

DFA

Project management

Prototyping

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

MSME (preferred)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

A growing manufacturer specializing in electrical equipment and custom-engineered products, including control panels, switchboards, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, transformers, and power distribution solutions. The company continues to invest in engineering, manufacturing, and new product development as it expands its capabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support and lead new product development for electrical equipment, including control panels and switchboards.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking products from initial concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production. The ideal candidate is a creative and technically strong engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with 3D CAD, developing physical prototypes, and collaborating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development for new products, including control panels and switchboards.
• Develop innovative design concepts using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Create multiple design concepts and perform trade-off studies to determine the best solution based on performance, cost, manufacturability, and project requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the product development process.
• Design and develop sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Plan and manage engineering projects, including scope, schedules, costs, milestones, and completion dates.
• Develop physical prototypes to evaluate design feasibility and performance.
• Create and execute test plans and use results to validate and improve product designs.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to move projects from concept through production.
• Create detailed part drawings, material BOMs, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• 2–5 years of experience in new product development engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Creo or similar 3D modeling/CAD software.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Product development and concept testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with control panel or switchboard design.
• Experience with bus bar design.
• Understanding of electrical schematics.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Experience taking products through the full development cycle from concept → design → prototype → testing → production.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys new product development and solving problems that don't always have an obvious answer. Someone who is comfortable working in CAD but also wants to build, test, troubleshoot, and improve physical products will be a strong fit for this opportunity.