R&D Mechanical Engineer (On-Site)

Balco, Inc.•Houston, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Products R&D Engineer is responsible for the engineering design and improvement of RectorSeal’s current and new mechanical products. RectorSeal, based in Houston, TX, manufactures and/or distributes a variety of chemical and mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. For over 80 years, RectorSeal’s customers have appreciated our innovative product features, and depend on us for excellent value, quality, and timely delivery. We are seeking a design engineer to join our team to continue delivering high-level customer satisfaction by improving the cost, quality, and functionality of our current products, and innovating new products to delight our current customers and attract new ones. This position will be on-site stationed in Houston, TX and report to engineering manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
3D modeling and drafting using Solidworks
Engineering calculations and analysis skills
Basic computing using MS Office products
Project management and effective time management and prioritization
Effective at working in teams towards a time-bound set of goals and deliverables
3+ years of engineering R&D experience
Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information and instructions
Highly detail-oriented and well-organized
Self-motivated with strong accountability and execution focus
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
HVAC industry experience
Work experience in consumer products design, plastics injection molding/extrusion
Familiarity with industrial standards (ASHRAE, IMC, IBC, UPC, etc.) and compliance

Responsibilities

R&D design engineering of new mechanical products for HVAC market
Design engineering improvements or cost reductions of existing products
Develop and maintain design documentation for mechanical products and components (3D models, 2D blueprint specifications, BOMs, FMEA, etc.)
Validation of product designs through engineering analysis and experimentation
Creation of product/component conformance specifications, and coordination with quality, purchasing, and manufacturing to approve new components, substitute components, or alternate suppliers
Product performance vs. Cost tradeoff analysis and competitive benchmarking
Supplemental engineering support, if needed
Other duties as directed to deliver annual department objectives