Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Days

Salary: Starting at $90,000-$130,000 DOE

Position Type: Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in the heat exchanger industry, ideally with exposure to shell and tube heat exchangers, to join their growing engineering team. This role supports the design and development of ASME code pressure equipment within a fast-paced, fabrication-driven, job-shop environment.

This opportunity is open to engineers ranging from early career to highly experienced, with responsibilities and technical ownership aligned to demonstrated capability and industry experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with manufacturing and seeing designs move from concept through fabrication.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the design, analysis, and documentation of pressure-retaining equipment with a strong emphasis on heat exchangers and ASME code design. The role involves close collaboration with fabrication, production, and project teams to ensure equipment is designed for manufacturability, code compliance, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design calculations for pressure-retaining equipment
• Develop engineering drawings, layouts, fabrication details, and dimensional sketches
• Support the design of shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related ASME equipment
• Apply ASME Code, TEMA standards, and customer specifications throughout the design process
• Issue fabrication drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation for internal and customer review
• Collaborate with fabrication, production, and project management teams to support manufacturing success
• Assist in troubleshooting engineering and fabrication-related issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Mentor junior engineering staff as experience level dictates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

(Equivalent technical education with strong mechanical fundamentals may be considered)

• Experience in the heat exchanger industry strongly preferred
• Experience with shell and tube heat exchangers preferred
• Familiarity with ASME Code and TEMA standards
• Experience working in a fabrication-driven or job-shop manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and accountable work style

What We’re Looking For

• Engineers who enjoy being closely connected to fabrication and manufacturing operations
• Individuals who take ownership of projects and thrive in a hands-on engineering environment
• Candidates who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing setting
• Professionals interested in long-term technical growth and increased responsibility

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

If you have experience designing ASME code equipment and want to work in an environment where engineering and fabrication work closely together, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within the heat exchanger industry.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Mechanical Design & Engineering