Mechanical Engineer, Houston
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and technically review mechanical engineering work. Guide Engineer 1/11 personnel on standards, methods, and difficult assignments. Perform complex designs, calculations, and technical evaluations. Support workload prioritization with the Engineering Manager. Lead design reviews and ensure technical comments are resolved. Support manufacturing/customer/order issue resolution and root-cause activities. Identify opportunities for standardization and technical training.
Decision Authority
Provide technical direction within delegated authority. Accept/return work based on technical completeness and standards compliance. Escalate novel, high-risk, or standards-conflict issues to the Manager/SME.
Key Interfaces
Engineering Manager, SMEs, Engineers, Drafters/Designers, Manufacturing Support, Operations and order-facing functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant background. Progressive engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership. Strong knowledge of applicable product design practices and engineering controls.
Core Competencies
- Technical leadership
- Design review
- Mentoring
- Problem solving
- Prioritization
- Communication
Measures Of Success / KPIs
- Team engineering quality and first-pass accuracy.
- On-time technical reviews/releases.
- Issue-resolution effectiveness.
- Development of Engineer I/II capability.