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Mechanical Engineer (Hydrodynamic Bearings/Seals - Rotating Equipment)

Gulf Coast Bearing & Seal, Inc
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer (Bearings and Seals for Rotating Machinery)

This position provides engineering and technical support for new design and aftermarket repair of rotating machinery bearings and seals.  The job functions include, but are not limited to :

  • Work with sales to develop proposal drawings to support technical quotations.
  • Effectively create models and detail drawings of reverse engineered and new design bearing and seal upgrades using AutoCAD and Inventor
  • Perform bearing failure analysis to determine most probable cause of failure and recommendations on alternate bearing configurations to correct the failure.
  • Effectively run and evaluate the GCBS suite of bearing, seal and rotor dynamic codes.
  • Perform thermal growth and oil flow calculations to support bearing and thermoplastic seal proposals.
  • Assist Sales with customer visits as needed.
  • Establish and maintain company engineering and design standards.
  • Present technical papers at conferences to support product lines.
  • Conduct internal and external training programs.
  • Manage the design team with scheduling, engineer support, and training programs.
  • Support GCBS bearing installations and provide on-site assistance when required.
  • Perform reverse engineering of product line, on-site when required.

Qualifications :

  • Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university; advanced degree a plus.
  • 5 years in a mechanical engineering role preferably in Rotating Machinery; bearing aftermarket and labyrinth seals design experience a plus.
  • Proven experience and effectiveness with presentation of technical material and organizing / and conducting training classes; published technical material a plus.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor design software.
  • Proficient with the suite of Window’s Office programs.
  • Able to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, CMM
  • Able to develop calculation programs to support specific engineering requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills both technically and commercially; multiple languages a plus.
  • Able to lead a team of design professionals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience using third-party software programs (ROMAC)
  • Company Description

    GCBS is a fast paced, fast-growing company that specializes in the design, repair and manufacture of babbitt bearings and labyrinth seals for rotating equipment used in the Chemical, Refining, and Power Generation industries. We are actively seeking an experienced mechanical draftsperson to join our design team. We currently use AutoCAD and Inventor software. Much of the work entails creating repair scopes before reverse engineering the parts. This requires proficient use of OD and ID micrometers among other precision tools. We are a small shop that is growing rapidly. We are looking for the right people to come on board to learn our products and help us grow. We offer a climate-controlled shop with many benefits including 401K, vacation, profit sharing, and insurance. Located near Hobby Airport.

    Company Description

    GCBS is a fast paced, fast-growing company that specializes in the design, repair and manufacture of babbitt bearings and labyrinth seals for rotating equipment used in the Chemical, Refining, and Power Generation industries. We are actively seeking an experienced mechanical draftsperson to join our design team. We currently use AutoCAD and Inventor software. Much of the work entails creating repair scopes before reverse engineering the parts. This requires proficient use of OD and ID micrometers among other precision tools. We are a small shop that is growing rapidly. We are looking for the right people to come on board to learn our products and help us grow. We offer a climate-controlled shop with many benefits including 401K, vacation, profit sharing, and insurance. Located near Hobby Airport.

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