Sustaining Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Design Lead

SCHACHTBAU NORDHAUSEN GmbH; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

401(k) and matching

Creative freedom and team spirit

Pleasant working atmosphere

Job summary

BAUER Equipment America seeks a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer in Conroe, Texas to support released products, investigate field issues, and improve durability and serviceability. You will lead ECR/ECO processes, manage configurations, and drive reliability with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in heavy equipment design or sustaining engineering, and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mechanical design/sustaining engineering in heavy equipment or capital machinery.
• Experience with drilling equipment and field exposure preferred.
• Strong design background in structural design, hydraulics, electrical and controls, and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for released products; investigate and resolve field, customer, and manufacturing issues to maintain reliability, safety, and performance.
• Design and improve mechanical and structural components; create and revise 3D models, drawings, and documentation to enhance durability and serviceability.
• Lead product change management activities (ECRs/ECOs), configuration control, and implement design improvements across product lines.
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement by analyzing warranty data and field feedback to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to support performance and execute high-impact improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sustaining engineering

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM

ERP systems

Job description

BAUER Equipment America seeks a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer in Conroe, Texas to support released products, investigate field issues, and improve durability and serviceability. You will lead ECR/ECO processes, manage configurations, and drive reliability with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in heavy equipment design or sustaining engineering, and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.