Mechanical Seal Design Technical Engineer

Aesseal; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AESSEAL is seeking a skilled CAD drafter to support seal design and manufacturing documentation in our Texas facility. You will create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, modify existing seal designs, and prepare production drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities include maintaining revision control, generating engineering packages, and collaborating with manufacturing. A technical degree and 3–7 years drafting experience in industry are preferred; on-site work in Odessa, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD design, drafting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with BOM creation and technical documentation.
• Experience with engineering document control systems (TeamCenter / PDM).

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings for seals, components, and support systems.
• Modify existing seal designs to suit customer equipment requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D models using approved engineering software.
• Generate detailed component drawings, exploded assemblies, and production documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering records.
• Coordinate with workshop and manufacturing personnel to resolve design-related issues.
• Assist with quotation preparation by providing technical reviews and design support.
• Assist with technical evaluations of competitor seals and legacy designs.
• Create engineering packages for manufacturing and procurement.

Skills

Drafting experience

CAD design & drafting

Reading drawings

Dimensional analysis

BOM creation

TeamCenter / PDM

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

TeamCenter

PDM systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings for seals, components, and support systems.
• Modify existing seal designs to suit customer equipment requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D models using approved engineering software.
• Generate detailed component drawings, exploded assemblies, and production documentation.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering records.
• Technical Assessment Review customer drawings and dimensional information to determine seal fit.
• Perform dimensional comparisons between customer equipment and existing seal designs.
• Support seal conversion projects through drafting and documentation activities.
• Assist with technical evaluations of competitor seals and legacy designs.
• Create engineering packages for manufacturing and procurement.
• Product Support Support sales and customer service teams with technical information.
• Create BOMs, SAP material codes, and manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with quotation preparation by providing technical reviews and design support.
• Coordinate with workshop and manufacturing personnel to resolve design-related issues.
• Engineering Support Assist with custom seal designs and engineered modifications.
• Support testing and validation activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical databases and engineering documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, preferred.
• 3-5 years of drafting, design, or technical support experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5-7 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and assembly drawings.
• Experience with TeamCenter, PDM systems, or other engineering document control systems.
• Experience in CAD Design & Drafting, Drawing Interpretation, Dimensional Analysis, BOM Creation, Technical Documentation, Mechanical Design Support

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, lift up to 50 pounds, reach with hands and arms, climb, bend, crawl, squat, and see. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all mandatory qualifications.

AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At AESSEAL we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future. We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.