Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Metric DCX; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the United States to lead the mechanical design of modular infrastructure products from concept through manufacturing. You will design power skids, enclosures, and energy storage systems while creating drawings and specs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and operations to ensure production-ready solutions and drive improvements for reliability and manufacturability, shaping future product strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 8+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in related fields.
• Experience with industrial, power generation, energy storage, or modular infrastructure equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software like SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Experience designing products for field installation and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of modular infrastructure products from concept through manufacturing.
• Design and develop power skids, generator enclosures, energy storage systems, and modular packages.
• Produce drawings, calculations, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Drive design improvements for reliability, manufacturability, transportability, and field performance.
• Influence engineering standards, processes, and future product strategy.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Are you a mechanical engineer who thrives on building products from the ground up?

We're partnered with an innovative company developing next-generation modular power and mission‑critical infrastructure solutions for the rapidly growing Data Center industry. As they continue to scale, they're seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their product portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical design of modular infrastructure products from concept through manufacturing.
• Design and develop power skids, generator enclosures, energy storage systems, and modular equipment packages.
• Produce engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver production‑ready solutions.
• Drive design improvements focused on reliability, manufacturability, transportability, and field performance.
• Influence engineering standards, processes, and future product development strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
• Experience designing industrial, power generation, energy storage, modular infrastructure, or mission‑critical equipment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software
• Experience designing products that have been manufactured, shipped, and installed in the field
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods, sheet metal design, structural systems, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, tolerancing, and design documentation
• Experience working in a product development or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with skid‑mounted equipment, generator packages, BESS systems, e‑houses, or modular buildings
• Experience with HVAC, thermal management, cooling systems, or Data Center infrastructure
• Working knowledge of FEA, DFMEA, and engineering change management processes
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards
• Previous experience supporting mission‑critical, energy, power, or infrastructure markets

Why Join?

• Join a company experiencing significant growth in the Data Center and power infrastructure sector.
• Opportunity to own major product designs and influence future technology roadmaps.
• High‑visibility role with direct impact on company success.
• Work on innovative solutions supporting the growing demand for AI and digital infrastructure.
• Clear pathway into technical leadership and team‑building responsibilities.