Mechanical Design Engineer

Kirby Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

At UE Manufacturing, the Mechanical Design Engineer contributes to projects that progress from concept and analysis through manufacturing. The role develops heavy equipment and industrial products, works with engineering and operations teams, and addresses practical technical challenges affecting quality, delivery, and customer outcomes. It is suited to an experienced mechanical design engineer who can own design details, collaborate with shop teams and customers, and convert three-dimensional concepts into production-ready designs. The engineer creates and modifies mechanical models and drawings, supports system design and testing, coordinates mechanical and electrical integration, and manages engineering changes and project documentation. The position involves working with internal teams and external stakeholders, occasionally traveling to customer sites, vendors, and other company facilities. Work takes place in both an office and on a manufacturing shop floor. Qualifying employees may have access to the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
2–4 years of experience designing industrial, heavy, or power generation equipment, including skid packages, trailers, machinery, or similar manufactured products.
2–4 years of hands-on 3D mechanical design experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or comparable CAD software.
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to develop accurate, quality-focused designs.
Ability to solve technical problems, manage details, make progress with moderate supervision, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
Commitment to safe work practices and company processes and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders and crawl underneath trailers.
Ability to work in an office as well as on a manufacturing shop floor.
Ability to perform occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to work with occasional exposure to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fume, or odor.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.
Basic project management capabilities, including scheduling and task coordination.
Experience with a manufacturing ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
Support the design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through completion.
Apply customer requirements, company standards, engineering methods, and industry best practices to heavy equipment designs.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical system integration with customers, engineers, management, manufacturing, and other internal teams.
Review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with company standards.
Build project timelines, communicate progress, and prepare technical reports and project documentation.
Participate in design reviews, evaluate feedback, and use sound engineering judgment to implement design improvements.
Partner with shop staff and other departments to resolve technical issues and keep work moving.
Engage customers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to support timely project execution.
Travel occasionally to customer sites, vendor locations, and other company facilities.