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Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Universal Engineering Services
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Position Description:

One of the most trusted, experienced, talented, innovative, and knowledgeable Engineering Services companies in the country is seeking another outstanding Mechanical Designer. Qualified candidates should becapable of limited self-direction achieving goals and hitting milestones on major aspects of off-road, mobile equipment development projects of all sizes, from single components to complete machine design. Our team of engineers, structural analysts, designers and drafters have a talent level unseen in the design of mobile equipment. We are highly flexible, motivated, innovative, and can tackle any challenge that our customers face. We also specialize in rapid design projects to enable our customers’ success.

Major Job Duties:

Experienced designer to develop conceptual CAD layouts and CAD working drawings of major components of mobile equipment or other types of heavy industry equipment.

Requirements

  • Associates in CAD design from an accredited institution
  • Must have 10 years hands-on and in-depth design experience with major components of mobile equipment and or heavy industrial equipment.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience using Inventor or Solidworks, for the development of working drawings for assemblies, fabrications, sub-weldments, machined parts, hydraulic / electrical / schematics.
  • Must have been working continuously with one CAD system for two years
  • Must be familiar with weldment drawing creation including weld callouts, sizing, etc.
  • Must have experience working with either top down or bottom up assembly creation
  • Must have familiarity of sheetmetal functionality as well as proper drawing structure hierarchy
  • Must have some “hands on” experiences in a manufacturing setting
  • Must exhibit boundaryless behavior and “get it done” attitude
  • Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently
  • Must be computer literate using Word processing and Excel spreadsheets, as a minimum requirement.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, technical supervision or to upper management

Additional Considerations:

  • Experience using Pro-E/Creo, NX/Unigraphics, or Solid Edge a plus
  • GD&T Experience (ASME Y14.5) a plus
  • Experience working within a PDM system a plus
  • Knowledge of heavy steel structures and mobile equipment a plus

· Candidate possesses the ability to recommend proper manufacturing methodologies to create the most cost-effective and efficient approach of fabrication

  • Knowledge of routed hydraulic or electrical systems
  • Knowledge of PID, process diagrams, or piping routing
  • Administration of CAD programs
  • Proven experience of measurements of existing equipment and translation to CAD models

This direct, full-time position will be located in our Houston office. If interested, please submit a resume to universal@ues.net

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Houston, TX 77049 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Houston, TX 77049: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $40

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