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Overview

Rampart Products is a rapidly growing company focused on providing exceptional customer service and engineering solutions for hermetic and rugged electrical interconnects. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to develop and support mechanical systems and components, particularly in downhole tool design.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components and systems using CAD software
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production (DFM/DFA)
  • Support product development from concept through prototyping and final production
  • Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues in existing products and processes
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations
  • Work with vendors and suppliers on materials, components, and fabrication processes

Requirements

  • BSME with 2 years experience or AS with 5 years experience
  • Proven experience in manufacturing environments
  • Strong background in mechanical design
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, etc.)
  • Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • Experience with downhole tool design, especially electro-mechanical downhole tools is highly preferred
  • Experience with project management or leading engineering projects is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with quality standards and processes (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.) is highly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing is highly preferred

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
PTO
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Rampart Products currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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