Mechanical Project Engineer - Custom Industrial Equipment

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible PTO

Hybrid schedule

Retirement plan

Professional development

Additional benefits

Job summary

Clayton Services in Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to design custom mechanical equipment and engineered systems, creating detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks while collaborating with manufacturing teams from concept to startup.

The role involves working closely with project managers, suppliers, fabrication partners and customers, managing projects through design, fabrication, installation and commissioning, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered equipment, automation, or custom machinery.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes, machining, weldments, structural components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and fabrication partners.
• Travel to support customer projects and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom mechanical equipment and engineered systems to meet customer and project requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials using SolidWorks.
• Develop mechanical layouts, equipment assemblies, structural supports, piping interfaces, and fabricated components for custom industrial applications.
• Review customer specifications and translate project requirements into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
• Prepare complete drawing packages for fabrication, assembly, procurement, and production.
• Support supplier selection by reviewing technical capabilities, evaluating quotations, and answering engineering questions throughout the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate design revisions and engineering changes while maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, safety, and long‑term performance.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, equipment assembly, factory testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues and developing practical solutions to support project schedules.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturability, and overall project execution.
• Travel periodically to supplier facilities, manufacturing partners, customer locations, and project sites as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Project collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Clayton Services in Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to design custom mechanical equipment and engineered systems, creating detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks while collaborating with manufacturing teams from concept to startup.

The role involves working closely with project managers, suppliers, fabrication partners and customers, managing projects through design, fabrication, installation and commissioning, with a hybrid work