Sustaining Engineer

Diamondback Industries; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covers nearly 90% of employee medical insurance

Strong growth opportunities

Mentorship programs

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering firm in Crowley, Texas is seeking a creative Sustaining Engineer to enhance product lines. This role is perfect for a recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering or those with practical experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project ownership, and collaboration with various departments to ensure product reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with SolidWorks. Great benefits and mentorship opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check in compliance with ATF regulations.
• Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable with hand tools, basic hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support existing product lines focusing on reliability and performance.
• Take ownership of sustaining projects from concept to implementation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform root-cause analysis to reduce defects.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and documentation.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD systems

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Curiosity and creativity

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Diamondback Industries is seeking a creative, hands-on, early-career Sustaining Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate (or an upcoming graduate) who thrives on solving problems, refining product performance, and supporting manufacturing in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Our Engineers bring ideas to life! From developing design improvements and creating detailed engineering files to assembling, testing, and taking products into the field for validation, you will have hands-on ownership at every stage. As a Sustaining Engineer, you will support our current product lines, drive continuous improvement, and ensure Diamondback’s tools and energetics perform flawlessly in the field.

Diamondback covers nearly 90% of employee medical insurance, and we offer strong growth opportunities, mentorship, and a culture that values new ideas and practical innovation.

Job Functions

• Support and improve existing Diamondback product lines, focusing on reliability, manufacturability, and performance.
• Take ownership of sustaining projects from concept to implementation, including updates to design, processes, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues; partner with Production and Quality to implement effective solutions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and support corrective actions to reduce defects and enhance product consistency.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, manuals, assembly instructions, and all sustaining documentation.
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), provide engineering dispositions, and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) through implementation.
• Develop and execute test plans, perform failure analysis, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data using standard measurement tools and instrumentation.
• Participate in prototype builds, hands-on testing, and occasional field support for product deployment or troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, Supply Chain, and Compliance; train personnel on product use; and support all regulatory requirements (ATF, DOT, etc.).

Job Qualifications

• Must pass a background check in compliance with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations.
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred. However, candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, relevant industry experience, or sustained hands-on engineering background are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with CAD systems, preferably SolidWorks, including file management and revision control.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; comfortable with hand tools, mechanical lab equipment, and basic hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of test systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition basics.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and willingness to be hands-on.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Curiosity, creativity, and passion for learning new processes and technologies.
• The ability to lift 25/50/80/100 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds and flashing lights
• The ability to work in extreme weather
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment correctly

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Director of Engineering

Director of HR, Marketing, Compliance

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