Senior Mechanical Engineer

Franklin Fitch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston to lead the entire product lifecycle development. This onsite role requires over 5 years of mechanical design experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should have advanced SOLIDWORKS skills and experience in designing watertight seals and enclosures. This full-time position offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Demonstrated success taking products from design to production.
• Experience with high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of new products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 protocols.
• Develop and execute test plans for validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

SOLIDWORKS proficiency

Injection molding expertise

Tolerance stack-up analysis

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

HIRING: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Franklin Fitch is partnering with a large innovative technology company seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to take ownership of full product lifecycle development — from concept through to production — while working on high-performance mechanical designs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. This is a full-time, onsite role offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits.

• Full-Time | Onsite | Houston, TX Area
• $130K DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of new products from concept through general availability.
• Ensure strict compliance with ISO 9001 change management protocols when executing engineering and design changes.
• Develop and execute test plans (DOE) and design fixtures to validate requirements.
• Adhere to established documentation and design standards.
• Design durable housings for PCBs and batteries that withstand shock, vibration, and ALT testing.
• Source materials and components for new designs.
• Select and configure machinery for new manufacturing processes.
• Stay current with the latest engineering technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Required.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience, with demonstrated success taking products from design to production.
• Advanced proficiency in SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience designing watertight seals and enclosures for consumer or industrial products.
• Expertise in injection molding, machining, and sheet metal design.
• Experience designing for high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
• Experience in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and stress analysis.
• Familiarity with NPD gate processes and ISO 9001 environments.

Preferred but not needed

• Six Sigma Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• SOLIDWORKS Surface modeling experience.
• Mold design or ultrasonic welding experience.