Mechanical Engineering Lead- Design for Product Development

Dover Corporation • Rosenberg, TX

63d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead for their FW Murphy Production Controls brand, located in Rosenberg, TX, with potential for the right candidate to be based in San Antonio, TX. This role is focused on designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems and components for industrial monitoring and control solutions, with a specialization in throttle systems, combustion engine components, and integrated electromechanical products. The Mechanical Engineering Lead will be the primary day-to-day engineering leader for mechanical design activities, providing technical direction to product design drafters and working closely with the Principal Design Engineer to translate product architecture into detailed, manufacturable designs. The position is expected to evolve into a people leadership role, managing the mechanical design and drafting team as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; Work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering and design for product development
• Strong proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturing principles
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with combustion engines, throttle systems, or electromechanical controls
• Experience in industrial equipment, oil & gas, heavy equipment, or automotive environments
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers/drafters
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems supporting FW Murphy’s industrial monitoring and control products.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Lead development and improvement of throttle control components and other engine-related mechanical systems.
• Conduct mechanical analysis including tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and design validation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to improve manufacturability and reduce production complexity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for efficient production.
• Support engineering investigations and root cause analysis related to product performance or manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to product design drafters.
• Lead engineering design reviews to ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability standards.
• Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and engineering best practices within the team.
• Work closely with electrical engineering, software engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated product development.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and product validation activities.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners on component design and sourcing.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior