Mechanical Engineer I at WeldFit in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Since our beginning over 50 years ago, WeldFit has become a leading manufacturer of standard and custom products for the pipeline, refining and petrochemical industries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, our products are used around the world. Known for quality and reliability.

Key organizational role in a rapidly growing, world-class manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for; preparing and maintaining engineering drawings and other documents, the design and analysis of company products, and support of other departments. Designs require compliance with company and industry standards in addition to customer specific requirements. Position will require candidate to interact with all aspects of the organization: including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality assurance and control, and inside and outside sales. Occasional travel to field sites may be required.

Other Duties/Expectations

• Plan and execute projects to create standard parts and part families


• Prepare general arrangement and fabrication drawings in AutoCad and Inventor


• Modify and change existing drawings based on internal and customer changes


• Create Bill of Materials (BOM)


• Use 2D and 3D CAD software to develop conceptual and detailed designs of products; including
  
  • Pig launchers and receivers
  
  
  • Extruded outlet headers and fittings
  
  
  • Hot tap and line stop fittings


• Apply company and industry standards to designs and assure all customer specific requirements are satisfied


• Perform and review standardized calculations to verify products comply with design input conditions


• Create and revise standardized calculation packages

Procedures

• Manage assigned tasks with limited input


• Work with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot production issues


• Work with manufacturing personnel when required on job specific product variations


• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable in shop environment as required by 2.2.2 & 2.2.3

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering


• Experience releasing fabrication drawing packages (3D models, cutaways, and detailed 2D drawings)


• Experience in the design of skidded/package equipment, compressors, slug catchers, pig launchers, or pressurized vessels


• Experience creating BOMs within an ERP system (Syteline, E2, Oracle, JD Power, etc.)


• Knowledge of common pipe fittings, pipe grades, fasteners & fastener grades, and weld symbology


• Knowledge of or exposure to ASME code calculations software (COMPRESS or PVELITE)


• Knowledge of PLC systems a plus


• Machine design experience is a plus


• Familiar with ASME, ANSI and other common industry codes and standards

Required Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Working knowledge of Microsoft office


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong Organizational Skills


• Proficient in using 2D & 3D parametric CAD, AutoCAD and Inventor preferred

Travel Requirements

less than 10 percent