Mechanical Project Engineer - Houston, TX

Core Group Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role bridges sales and engineering, engaging customers while ensuring project execution and technical excellence.

You will work with internal and external teams to understand needs, develop solutions, and oversee implementation. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with 5–10 years of experience, strong communication, and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries about product specifications and integration.
• Clearly communicate technical solutions to sales teams and clients.
• Ensure proposed solutions are properly sized and quality compliant.
• Lead segments of proposals, quotes, and technical documentation.
• Participate in sales meetings, offering technical insights.
• Collaborate with operations and project management for execution.
• Estimate project costs and assist in design decisions with teams.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot new or custom products in field.
• Develop tools and docs to transition products to internal teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional problem solving.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in Houston, TX, This pivotal role bridges sales and engineering functions, supporting customer engagement while ensuring seamless project execution. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external clients to understand project needs, develop technical solutions, and oversee successful implementation. Bringing a broad application of engineering principles, you will contribute to moderately complex projects with increasing independence, playing a key role in driving technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Mechanical Project Engineer

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in Houston, TX, This pivotal role bridges sales and engineering functions, supporting customer engagement while ensuring seamless project execution. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external clients to understand project needs, develop technical solutions, and oversee successful implementation. Bringing a broad application of engineering principles, you will contribute to moderately complex projects with increasing independence, playing a key role in driving technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries related to product specifications, features, and integration capabilities
• Clearly communicate technical solutions to both sales teams and clients
• Ensure proposed solutions are accurately sized and compliant with quality standards
• Support and lead segments of proposals, quotes, and technical documentation
• Participate in sales meetings, offering technical insights during customer discussions
• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure efficient project execution
• Estimate project costs and assist in product design decisions alongside sales and production teams
• Conduct installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new or custom products in the field
• Develop tools and documentation to facilitate product transitions to internal teams
• Contribute to process improvements, design enhancements, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Proven ability to work independently on moderately complex technical tasks
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce and technical documentation systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software

What Sets You Apart

• A proactive, strong problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, sales, production, and project management teams
• Passion for contributing to a positive, team-oriented work culture