Project Design Engineer — Lifting & Handling Systems

Didsbury Engineering Co

Coppell (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO annually

Job summary

Didsbury Inc. is seeking a Project Design Engineer to design and develop lifting and handling equipment from concept through production, using CAD software to create drawings and ensure manufacturability.

You will perform hand calculations and stress analysis, contribute to design reviews, produce BOMs and documentation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners at customer sites.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong 3D CAD modelling skills, ideally SolidWorks.
Working knowledge of FEA and stress calculations.
Excellent written and verbal English with attention to detail.
Computer literate with MS Word, Excel, Project.

Responsibilities

Design and develop lifting and handling equipment from concept stage through to production.
Contribute towards design reviews with various stakeholders.
Production of part and assembly engineering drawings using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
Undertake hand calculations and stress analysis.
Design in accordance with technical specifications and applicable national standards.
Production of all project and technical file documentation.
Production of risk assessments, FMEA reports etc.
Attend and support design reviews, trials, meetings at customer sites.
Assist the sales department in producing technical proposals with ROM cost estimates; timescales/milestones, and contingency planning.
Create and maintain BOMs on internal ERP System.
Work with colleagues and external contractors/test houses to ensure deliverables meet standards.