Stress Engineering Consultant

OW Lee • Comfort, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

OW Lee is seeking an experienced mechanical / stress engineering consultant for project-based, as-needed support on our outdoor metal furniture products. This is a part-time, contract-based role. This opportunity is ideal for a retired or semi-retired engineer, or an independent consultant, who enjoys staying engaged professionally without the commitment of regular hours. There are no guaranteed hours , and work will be assigned on a per-project basis. The consultant will provide guidance and analysis to our internal team, including:

Identifying potential failure modes
Performing or reviewing finite element–based stress, strain, and fatigue life analyses
Advising on structural integrity under various loading conditions
Supporting material selection (steel and aluminum alloys, temper selection) for manufacturability and durability
Our products consist of outdoor patio furniture fabricated from steel and aluminum alloys , produced in our in-house manufacturing facility in Comfort, Texas .

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience in metal design and stress analysis
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes
• Working knowledge of CAD software (FEA experience a plus)
• Comfortable working independently and providing consultative recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Location: Texas Hill Country preferred.
• Remote work acceptable, with occasional on-site support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identifying potential failure modes
• Performing or reviewing finite element–based stress, strain, and fatigue life analyses
• Advising on structural integrity under various loading conditions
• Supporting material selection (steel and aluminum alloys, temper selection) for manufacturability and durability

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based work
• Competitive hourly or project compensation
• On-site work in the Texas Hill Country (limited hours, no long-term commitment required)
• Opportunity to apply deep experience to high-quality, American-made products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level