Lead Mechanical Engineer

Valinor Enterprises, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Valinor Harbor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the design and engineer its mobile, modular medical systems equipped for precision care, rapid response, and remote monitoring in austere environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable with a CAD model and a fabrication shop floor. You'll work closely with fabrication teams, project managers, and customers to take concepts from initial design through production-ready documentation, and you'll set the standard for engineering quality across the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field preferred
Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, or similar platforms
Prior experience designing modifications to shipping containers, steel structures, modular buildings, or fabricated assemblies strongly preferred
Background in heavy equipment, trailers, modular buildings, defense, marine, oilfield, or industrial equipment preferred
Strong understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and structural steel design — hands-on shop experience a plus
Experience creating production-ready fabrication drawings, shop packages, and supporting documentation for certification
Experience with structural load paths, dynamic loading, transportable structures, and corrosion/coating considerations including mixed material interfaces
Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions and managing multiple projects simultaneously
FEA/simulation analysis experience preferred; PE or EIT beneficial but not required
Familiarity with relevant standards a plus: ISO/CSC, ABS, DNV, ASME/AWS, UFC, or military specifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer structural modifications for CONEX/shipping containers for defense, commercial, industrial, and specialty applications
Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using industry-standard CAD software
Develop construction and fabrication plans suitable for manufacturing and field installation
Perform structural analysis and simulation testing to validate design integrity, load capacity, and code compliance
Collaborate with fabrication teams, project managers, and clients to ensure designs meet project requirements and production capabilities
Review and optimize designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and structural performance
Produce BOMs (Bills of Materials), technical documentation, and engineering change revisions
Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and local building codes
Support prototype development, testing, and implementation of container modification projects
Conduct site visits and fabrication shop reviews as needed to verify measurements and construction accuracy