Product Design Engineer, Centrifugal Compressors

Revak Keene Turbomachinery•La Porte, TX

About The Position

Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is seeking a mechanically inclined Product Design Engineer with specialized expertise in centrifugal compressors. The role provides engineering support for compressor repair, overhaul, reverse engineering, rerates, revamps, and modernization. It combines engineering design work with hands-on execution, using engineering software, physical inspections, teardown findings, field or shop measurements, and legacy documentation to develop solutions for compressor components and assemblies. The engineer works directly with operations teams—including machinists, welders, project managers, and field personnel—to restore, improve, or remanufacture compressor equipment. The position operates in an industrial machine shop environment, with possible travel between facilities and occasional extended hours based on operational or customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
At least five years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, repair, or rotating equipment environment, with meaningful hands-on exposure to centrifugal compressors.
Strong familiarity with centrifugal compressor construction and critical components, including impellers, shafts/rotors, diaphragms, diffusers, seals, bearings, couplings, and casings.
Familiarity with API standards applicable to centrifugal compressors and rotor repair, especially API 617 and API 687.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with 3DExperience or similar PLM platforms.
Proficiency in mechanical calculations and machine design principles, including GD&T, fits and clearances, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing methods such as turning, milling, grinding, and welding.
Ability to interpret compressor teardown data, dimensional inspections, legacy drawings, and incomplete or outdated technical information and convert them into practical engineered solutions.
Comfort working in a dynamic, hands-on industrial environment and interacting with the shop floor.
Strong attention to detail and ability to connect engineering theory with compressor operating realities and practical execution.
Confident communication and ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineers, machinists, welders, field personnel, project managers, and clients.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and use hands/tools for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with centrifugal compressor inspection, repair, overhaul, reverse engineering, rerates, revamps, or component design is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer centrifugal compressor equipment and components using field or shop data, physical inspection, teardown findings, and legacy documentation.
Perform mechanical calculations and analyses, including bolting, stress, deflection, fits and clearances, and tolerance stack-up, to support compressor repair, rerate, and manufacturing decisions.
Use SolidWorks and other engineering software to create or validate models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings for compressor components and repair solutions.
Review and approve detailed drawings for centrifugal compressor components, with appropriate GD&T and assembly considerations.
Translate compressor inspections, dimensional data, and teardown findings into engineering instructions for manufacturing, refurbishment, and assembly teams.
Lead and participate in internal design reviews, customer bid clarifications, project kickoff meetings, and technical discussions about compressor scope, rerates, revamps, and repair strategy.
Provide engineering disposition and problem-solving support on the shop floor and, when required, in the field, coordinating with quality, machining, welding, field service, and operations staff.
Create internal engineering documentation packages defining compressor repair, reengineering, rerate, or modernization solutions in alignment with FOX procedures and client specifications.
Support drawing release and revision workflows according to document control standards, incorporating as-found and as-built conditions.
Ensure repaired or newly manufactured compressor components fit together correctly in final assembly and meet client expectations for function, quality, and maintainability.