Mechanical Engineer

Five Star Holding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytex Fibers in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, modification and reliability of manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with engineering, production and maintenance to improve efficiency, implement upgrades and ensure lines run safely and smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, 3–5 years of industry experience, proficiency with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks), and strong communication and teamwork skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering within manufacturing, packaging or a similar industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software preferably SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify equipment.
• Plan, conceptualize and create mechanical designs for new or modified machinery using CAD software, generating 3D models and prototypes and assisting with testing and validation.
• Process and Safety improvement.
• Work closely with cross-departmental teams, including Production and Maintenance, to ensure timely and effective project completion.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Polytex Fibers is a vertically integrated flexible‑packaging manufacturer based in Houston, TX. We produce flexible packaging from the resin to the finished product and pair industry know‑how with advanced technology to deliver innovative packaging solutions. As a fully integrated operation, Polytex offers engineers a unique opportunity to design and optimize machinery across the entire packaging value chain.

Position summary

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, modification and reliability of Polytex’s manufacturing and packaging equipment. You will work together with our engineering, production and maintenance teams to improve efficiency, implement equipment upgrades and ensure that our flexible‑packaging lines run safely and smoothly. Candidates should be hands‑on problem solvers who are comfortable moving between design work, data analysis and on‑the‑floor implementations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and modify equipment.

Plan, conceptualize and create mechanical designs for new or modified machinery using CAD software, generating 3D models and prototypes and assisting with testing and validation.

• Process and Safety improvement.

Design and deploy system improvements for both new and existing equipment to enhance quality, safety, and production performance.

Work closely with cross-departmental teams, including Production and Maintenance, to ensure timely and effective project completion.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering within manufacturing, packaging or a similar industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software preferably SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.