Mechanical Engineer

Norris Cylinder Company; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Longview, Texas, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to research, design, and improve machinery and material handling systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years experience in heavy industrial machine design. Key responsibilities include managing projects, directing fabrication activities, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Proficiency in SolidWorks and Lean Manufacturing is essential. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial machine design.

Responsibilities

• Designs machinery and material handling systems to improve processes.
• Directs fabrication and installation activities to meet design specs.
• Manages large capital projects and timelines.

Skills

High mechanical aptitude

High proficiency in modeling and drafting with SolidWorks

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

5 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial machine design

Tools

SolidWorks

Inspection instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Researches, plans, and designs mechanical, hydraulic and other automated equipment used in the manufacturing process of forged steel, high pressure gas cylinders. Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of machine design and material handling systems by performing the following duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Designs machinery and material handling systems powered by pneumatics, hydraulics, electro‑mechanical, rotary or other power transmission means to improve processes which reduce cycle time, material and tooling consumption, scrap, and extra processing steps.
• Produces detailed assembly and part prints on Solid Works.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by conducting research, conferring with equipment vendors and various suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators while considering cost, quality, safety, delivery, and production capabilities.
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple project timelines.
• Manages large capital projects inclusive of writing request for appropriation of funds, preparing timelines, coordinating production down time and managing capital expense budget.
• Employs proper Design of Experiment and statistical techniques to identify cause and effect of various production or engineering design deficiencies.
• Evaluates existing production equipment and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Interfaces with Electrical Engineer to establish appropriate PLC control of automated equipment.
• Creates and maintains accurate documentation of drawings, design concepts, process sheets, procedures, and concepts in accordance with the Norris ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial machine design in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• High mechanical aptitude.
• In‑depth understanding and ability to execute manufacturing methods and processes.
• High proficiency in modeling and drafting with SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Specifically, ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for design analysis, productivity analysis, statistical graphing of DOE results and ROI calculations.
• Proficient with inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc.
• Ability to initiate and support change to the organization.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management at the local and corporate levels.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and complete work in a timely manner in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.
• Familiarity with GD&T is preferred.
• Familiarity with servo and motion control is preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the mental ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, etc., to write reports, to use logic and data to solve problems, to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. This position requires the physical ability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, to be able to physically access maintenance locations of various equipment. This could include elevated platforms, tight spaces, and near or on equipment. This position also requires the physical ability to finger and grasp materials, to speak effectively, and to listen with intent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.