Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Steelhead, Inc9 months ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer I

Job Description

We are seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support ongoing engineering work related to equipment design, documentation, and build execution. This role works within the engineering function and is responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and consistent engineering outputs across active projects.

The position involves working with engineering drawings, bills of material, build documentation, and physical assemblies. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring engineering information reflects the current state of designs and builds, and that documentation and data remain aligned as work progresses.

This role requires strong attention to detail, technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and organize engineering documentation, files, and databases
  • Track the status of active engineering projects and current work in progress
  • Support engineering release and revision processes
  • Identify missing or incomplete documentation and follow up to resolve gaps
  • Assist with mechanical design updates and standardization efforts
  • Create and maintain build packages, work orders, and reference materials
  • Capture feedback from builds and support continuous improvement efforts
  • Track engineering tools, parts, and inventory related to builds

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Entry-level to early career experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on open items
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar)
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs, or manufacturing documentation

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing and engineering-focused setting
  • Collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location

In person

Required Skills

Engineering Documentation
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Mechanical Design
CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
Project Tracking
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Engineering Drawings
Communication Skills
Mechanical Engineering