Mechanical Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Houston, TX

About The Position

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope: Under direct supervision from the Engineering Manager, uses CAD software and design principles to support product development and improvement activities. Identifies problems, develops solutions and drives implementation to complete the design objectives. Responsible for delivering design solutions that meet customer requirements and engineering objectives. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Use computer aided design/drafting (Pro-E/CREO, AutoCad) software to develop mechanical models, assemblies, and drawings using standard industry principles for product design. Create and revise production unit part and assembly electro-mechanical drawings. Generate mechanical drawings for use in sheet metal, welding, and machining operations. Perform design analysis including tolerance analysis, tolerance stack up, finite element analysis and other engineering related tasks as required in support of design related activities. Produce final drawing packages by checking dimensions of parts/assemblies, materials to be used, relation of parts to each other and entire assemblies. Utilize knowledge of various machines and processes, engineering practices, mathematics, raw materials, and other physical sciences to complete models, drawings, and assemblies. Draft drawings with multiple views, including section, detail, and exploded views compliant with industry standard practices for engineering drawings. Develop welded assembly drawings using AWS standard weld symbols. Process engineering change notices and enter Bill of Material information into the company ERP system. Take field measurements and make sketches to assist in answering design, fabrication, tool design, or installation questions. Convert multi-CAD system subassemblies (Pro-E/CREO, AutoCAD) into integrated mechanical assemblies. May be required to provide direction to team mates depending on skill level, expertise, and project requirements. Check detail drawings to assure compliance with industry engineering codes and drafting standards. Support design for manufacturability and continuous process improvement activities as they relate to product or processes within the company. Ensure drawing compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Ideal Background Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required. Certification: Certification is not required at this level. Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Highly competent with PC hardware and software such as MS Office. Excellent organization and communication skills. Thorough knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and best practices. Highly developed skills with Pro-E/CREO 3D modeling software, and intermediate skills with 2-D AutoCAD. Demonstrated understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated understanding of weld design and welding processes. Strong problem solving and math skills. AS degree in Design Engineering or equivalent, or, equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. #LI-MM2 Hargrove Culture We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical/piping drafting and design.
Highly competent with PC hardware and software such as MS Office.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and best practices.
Highly developed skills with Pro-E/CREO 3D modeling software, and intermediate skills with 2-D AutoCAD.
Demonstrated understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated understanding of weld design and welding processes.
Strong problem solving and math skills.
AS degree in Design Engineering or equivalent, or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Use computer aided design/drafting (Pro-E/CREO, AutoCad) software to develop mechanical models, assemblies, and drawings using standard industry principles for product design.
Create and revise production unit part and assembly electro-mechanical drawings.
Generate mechanical drawings for use in sheet metal, welding, and machining operations.
Perform design analysis including tolerance analysis, tolerance stack up, finite element analysis and other engineering related tasks as required in support of design related activities.
Produce final drawing packages by checking dimensions of parts/assemblies, materials to be used, relation of parts to each other and entire assemblies.
Utilize knowledge of various machines and processes, engineering practices, mathematics, raw materials, and other physical sciences to complete models, drawings, and assemblies.
Draft drawings with multiple views, including section, detail, and exploded views compliant with industry standard practices for engineering drawings.
Develop welded assembly drawings using AWS standard weld symbols.
Process engineering change notices and enter Bill of Material information into the company ERP system.
Take field measurements and make sketches to assist in answering design, fabrication, tool design, or installation questions.
Convert multi-CAD system subassemblies (Pro-E/CREO, AutoCAD) into integrated mechanical assemblies.
May be required to provide direction to team mates depending on skill level, expertise, and project requirements.
Check detail drawings to assure compliance with industry engineering codes and drafting standards.
Support design for manufacturability and continuous process improvement activities as they relate to product or processes within the company.
Ensure drawing compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.