Senior Mechanical Engineer

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

A Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the production of mechanical systems and components. They lead engineering teams, conduct research, analyze data, and provide technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of projects. They also collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that mechanical designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Additionally, Senior Mechanical Engineers may be involved in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, as well as mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

Requirements

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology or related area.
Minimum 4-8 years of experience in an Engineering role within manufacturing industry.
Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
Ability to interact on a regular basis with shop personnel.
Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple application problems independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to order materials electronically.
Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
Able to apply (told by others what it means and which code) ANSI and other as it applies to the day-to-day activity.
Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
Able to design one product in the most economical way while achieving quality.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of power systems.
Proficient with electrical design.
Advanced drafting/CAD skills.

Responsibilities

To modify, enhance, and create established standard designs and parts for our products.
Design standard jobs with guidance.
Read and interpret customer job specifications.
Order materials.
Create drawings.
Interface with sales, customer and shop.
Completed task are check by more senior engineers.
Available to answer technical questions from designers.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems with equipment in production and test.
Create documentation to support assembly.
Innovative to improve existing products based on quality, delivery, and cost.
Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.