Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Pressure Vessels

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute seeks a qualified mechanical engineer to design high-precision pressure vessel components and support fabrication for subsea and surface applications. You will use advanced CAD/FEA tools to create fabrication drawings and communicate design concepts to clients and colleagues.

The role requires 2–7 years in mechanical design within quality systems, familiarity with ASME/AB standards, and a strong capability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2–7 years of mechanical design experience for manufacturing or fabrication within quality systems.
• Experience using CAD software to generate detailed fabrication drawings and some willingness to learn Creo.

Responsibilities

• Generate low/high fidelity CAD models for design evaluations and FEA.
• Create fabrication drawings and communicate concepts to customers.
• Attend project meetings and develop procedures to ensure deliverables are met.
• Research applicable codes and internal quality requirements for compliance.
• Interface with project managers, team members, and vendors to plan and execute objectives.
• Regularly communicate status, budget, and schedule of activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Quality systems

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Southwest Research Institute seeks a qualified mechanical engineer to design high-precision pressure vessel components and support fabrication for subsea and surface applications. You will use advanced CAD/FEA tools to create fabrication drawings and communicate design concepts to clients and colleagues.

The role requires 2–7 years in mechanical design within quality systems, familiarity with ASME/AB standards, and a strong capability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced