Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

Kelly Engineering Resources is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a global industry leader in Houston, TX. This company is known for their design and manufacturing of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings and brush seals for high-performing turbomachinery.

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the interpretation of engineering instructions and requirements to create highly tolerant, multiple component mechanical 3D models and drawings that meet the application requirements. Individual will also perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOMs) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specific information.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel and engineering to ensure design requirements are met and the best manufacturing processes are used
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals as needed
• Update existing drawings to current/best manufacturing processes
• Participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities
• Create 3D models and associated 2D drawings
• Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of deviated components, corrective action investigations and other quality related activities
• Develop and maintain 3D model and 2D drawing database within Product Data Management (PDM) system via Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process
• Create Item and Part Structure (BOM) information within ERP system
• Perform checking duties on assembly and component level drawings
• Independently responsible for meeting deadlines necessary to support the company’s commitments to customers and manufacturing
• Provide guidance to other Design Engineers and Drafters

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years related work experience required
• Sleeve bearing experience through design, new product development, or engineering input preferred
• Educational or experience with an emphasis on hydrodynamic components modeling, fluid mechanics, or fluid dynamics preferred
• Experience in Hydrodynamic Tilting Pad Fluid Film Bearing, either through direct design, new product development, or engineering input (primarily Tilting Pad Journal and Tilting Pad Thrust bearings)
• Experienced in 3D modeling required (Inventor 3D modeling software)
• Experienced with precision design and manufacturing processes. Able to advise manufacturing plants on proposed operational changes and anticipates effect of change on the final part
• Able to train operators, supervisors, and managers on translation of 2D and 3D models/prints.
• Experience completing fluid flow, bolted joint, and stack calculations.