Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: FTE/Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in SolidWorks to support engineering design and development activities. The role involves close collaboration with the internal engineering team and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality CAD models, drawings, and design optimizations for both new and existing products.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the internal engineering team and stakeholders on engineering design and development initiatives
Provide CAD support using SolidWorks for:
- New product development
- Product enhancements and value engineering
- Regular production and manufacturing support
- Support engineering customization and optimization activities using CAD automation tools
- Develop, implement, and document drawing and modeling standards in alignment with engineering best practices
- Modify and create engineering models, assemblies, and drawings in accordance with approved standards
Perform clean-up modeling, including:
- Fully defined sketches
- Removal of suppressed features or sketches
- Ensuring complete and accurate feature definitions
Create and maintain:
- Solid models of parts and assemblies
- Standard part libraries
- Part drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing drawings
- Participate in value engineering initiatives to improve existing product lines
- Based on business requirements and timelines, coordinate with offshore technical teams on
engineering tasks and tactical projects to:
- Reduce costs
- Ensure quick turnaround times
- Allow the in-house team to focus on core engineering activities
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, drawings)
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
- Experience with drawing standards, modeling best practices, and design documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and offshore teams
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CAD automation tools
- Background in manufacturing or production support environments
- Exposure to value engineering and product optimization initiatives