Mechanical Machine Design Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Manpower Engineering
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Role:
Apply mechanical design and engineering principles to design and procure manufacturing equipment. Focus on custom equipment design, procurement, installation, and startup.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product design engineering on technical specifications
Prototype new processes and equipment for manufacturing of product
Write performance requirements for projects
Maximize equipment efficiency and placement
Recommend process and equipment improvements
Work with electrical engineer on equipment automation
Support product development Design test equipment and procedures
Collaborate with vendors for component sourcing and equipment fabrication
Prepare technical packages and tender documents
Estimate costs and submit bids for projects
Oversee installation, operation, and maintenance
Budget, monitor, and report equipment and project costs
Participate in lab prototyping and manufacturing
Investigate equipment failures and recommend remedial actions
Education & Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
Minimum 5 years of equipment design experience (composite manufacturing experience preferred)
Top Skills:
Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience with 2
D and 3
D CAD design (preferably Auto
CAD and Solid
Works)
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Exposure to shop fabrication and machining
Familiarity with equipment automation
Design for manufacturing
Schedule:8 hours per day on-site, flexible start time (5 am - 8 am)