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Mechanical Engineering Lead- Design Product Development
Job in
Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77471, USA
Listed on 2026-05-24
Listing for:
Dover Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Dover Precision Components is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Lead with design for product development experience for our FW Murphy Production Controls brand, located at our Rosenberg, TX facility. This role may also be based at our San Antonio, TX location for the right candidate. We offer competitive pay and benefits and the ability to be a key contributor with our stable, growing, and innovative company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems and components used in FW Murphy's industrial monitoring and control solutions. This role focuses on mechanical design with emphasis on throttle systems, combustion engine components, and integrated electromechanical products. The Mechanical Engineering Lead serves as the primary day-to-day engineering leader for mechanical design activities and provides technical directions to product design drafters.
This position works closely with the Principal Design Engineer to translate product architecture into detailed designs and manufacturable solutions.
This role is expected to grow into a people leadership position responsible for managing the mechanical design and drafting team as the organization expands.
Responsibilities include:
Mechanical System Design
- Design and develop mechanical components and systems supporting FW Murphy's industrial monitoring and control products.
- Create and maintain detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD software, particularly Solid Works.
- Lead development and improvement of throttle control components and other engine-related mechanical systems.
- Conduct mechanical analysis including tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and design validation.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to improve manufacturability and reduce production complexity.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for efficient production.
- Support engineering investigations and root cause analysis related to product performance or manufacturing issues.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to product design drafters.
- Lead engineering design reviews to ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability standards.
- Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and engineering best practices within the team.
- Work closely with electrical engineering, software engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated product development.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and product validation activities.
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners on component design and sourcing.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;
Work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree - 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering and design for product development
- Strong proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Works
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Experience applying Design for Manufacturing principles
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
- Experience with combustion engines, throttle systems, or electromechanical controls
- Experience in industrial equipment, oil & gas, heavy equipment, or automotive environments
- Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers/drafters
- Professional Engineer (PE) designation a plus
Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls.
Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings,…
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