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Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop innovative modular components and systems for manufacturing processes, utilizing CAD software to create detailed models and technical drawings while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to optimize designs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop innovative modular components and systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD) to create detailed 3D models and technical drawings.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to analyze design requirements and evaluate design feasibility.
  • Conduct research on materials, manufacturing techniques, and industry trends to inform the design process.
  • Generate documentation including design specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and assembly instructions.
  • Interpret piping and instrument diagrams, site layouts, and process flow diagrams.
  • Create 3D models and layouts including mating surfaces and assemblies.
  • Provide high quality outputs within schedule.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks software.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and assembly techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in package/plant designs and layouts.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes including NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, UMC, OSHA.
  • A self-starter and highly skilled designer capable of delivering production level drawings.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 181 different employers. 89 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,153 other active welding openings from 503 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (32), and Worley (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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