Mechanical Design Engineer

Great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for a world leader in manufacturing located in Shreveport, LA.

Our client is a leading Oil & Gas manufacturer looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the improvement of all plant mechanical systems, manufacturing methods, and product design.

Core Responsibilities:

• Improve mechanical systems at the plant (safety, performance and reliability)
• Take field measurements to ensure error free designs
• Work closely with various departments: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, etc
• Study and develop strategies for improving upon current models and systems
• Design products using CAD, and consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure that designs are feasible
• Develop and build prototypes and run tests to measure their level of function
• Record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to bring them to safety, performance and efficiency standards
• Track progress of the fabrication, installation and evaluation of system modifications
• Consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required
• Calculate cost estimates for final product designs, and release reports to supervisors, incorporating costs of labor, material, delivery and overhead

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 4+ years’ experience in an engineering position
• Significant experience with CAD, SolidWorks, CREO, or similar