Mechanical Designer

Role Description

The Mechanical Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Stafford, TX. This position is responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs for control chokes and valves, including creating and updating technical drawings, 3D models, and assembly layouts. The role involves using Autodesk Inventor to design components and systems, collaborating with engineers to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day activities include reviewing specifications, supporting R&D efforts, preparing documentation for manufacturing, and assisting with design revisions based on testing and field feedback.

The Mechanical Designer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer needs.

• Translate design concepts from the Design Engineer into complete, practical, and production-ready documentation with minimal supervision.
• Develop design variations of existing parts, for example,
• Design new flow cages with revised flow-curve requirements.
• Design valve bodies with new end-connection configurations.
• Interpret specifications and adapt existing valve body drawings to prepare new drawings and parts lists for revised end connections.
• Generate detailed fabrication, machining, assembly, and general arrangement (GA) drawings from design layouts, sketches, markups, and engineering direction.
• Apply appropriate dimensioning and geometric tolerancing (GD&T) based on drawing function, manufacturing requirements, and established company precedent.
• Review drawings to ensure completeness, clarity, accuracy, and consistency prior to release.
• Prepare accurate parts lists and drawing packages to support purchasing, manufacturing, and assembly operations.
• Maintain drafting standards, drawing organization, revision practices, and document control requirements.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to resolve drawing-related issues and improve documentation.

• Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software – strong knowledge of drafting techniques and standards.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerancing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and develop mechanical drawings and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, and drafting standards relevant to industrial products.
• Ability to create complete drawings and parts lists with minimal day-to-day supervision from the Design Engineer.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to producing clear and reliable documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in valve manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related mechanical product design.
• Familiarity with company drawing standards, title block practices, revision control, and release procedures.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Notices/Orders (ECN/ECO) or drawing revision processes.
• Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience in drafting, design technology, or a related field.

The successful Designer/Drafter is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently within established engineering standards. This person is expected to require limited supervision for routine drafting assignments and to produce documentation that supports efficient manufacturing and consistent product quality.