Mechanical Engineer

Tessenderlo Group•Carlsbad, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys being close to work where designs turn into real, fabricated equipment, and understands that strong engineering and strong compliance go hand in hand? In this role, engineering execution and quality control are inseparable. As a Mechanical Engineer II / Quality Control Lead, you’ll design and support mechanical equipment while also ensuring that what gets built meets ASME code requirements, quality standards and long-term operability expectations. Your engineering decisions directly influence compliance, inspection outcomes and the safe commissioning of equipment in the field. This is a hands-on role for someone who values accountability, documentation discipline and collaboration with fabricators, inspectors, and project teams - seeing projects through from early design to fabrication, inspection, and startup. Why Join Us? 🛠 Engineering With Purpose – Design pressure vessels and mechanical systems while ensuring they meet ASME and quality requirements from concept through commissioning. 📋 Built-In Compliance Leadership – Own QC and code compliance activities that are embedded in daily engineering work, not siloed from it. 🏗 Hands-On Environment – Work directly with an in-house fabrication shop, inspectors and project teams. 📈 Broad Exposure & Growth – Gain end-to-end visibility into design, fabrication, inspection, and plant integration - experience that’s rare in traditional engineering roles. 🤝 Cross-Functional Impact – Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Fabrication, Procurement, Construction, Operations and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience in pressure vessels and/or piping
Working knowledge of ASME codes and quality control requirements
Experience in fabrication shops or industrial environments
Strong communication, organization and follow-through skills
Ability to balance engineering judgment with compliance and documentation discipline
Comfort working cross-functionally with engineers, fabricators, inspectors and project teams

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting or leading ASME QC programs
Familiarity with plant operations or field construction support
Experience mentoring junior engineers or inspectors

Responsibilities

Design pressure vessels and mechanical equipment with consideration for piping, valves, relief devices, foundations and structural components
Perform ASME code calculations (Section I, Section VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.1, API 650/620) using CEI, Codeware/COMPRESS and hand calculations
Review drawings, specifications, P&IDs and vendor data for compliance and mechanical integrity
Prepare equipment, piping, material specifications and scopes of work
Support procurement through technical bid evaluations, vendor selection and data review
Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams to resolve engineering or quality issues
Witness inspections and testing (e.g., hydrostatic testing) and document results
Provide mechanical support to operating plants, fabrication activities and small-capital projects
Travel as needed to support fabrication shops, vendors and project sites
Maintain and administer the Project Services Quality Control Program
Ensure compliance with ASME ‘U’, ‘S’, and ‘R’ stamp requirements
Coordinate Authorized Inspectors (AI), third-party NDE and required inspections
Maintain ASME code files, QC documentation, weld procedures, welder qualifications and inspection records
Review material certifications (MTRs), receiving inspections, and fabrication documentation
Manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and follow issues through to resolution
Support audits, certifications and ongoing shop compliance activities
Provide guidance and backup support to QC inspectors as needed

Benefits

Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
Paid maternity and parental time off
Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
Long-Term Disability insurance
Company referral program