Design Engineer

Design Engineer Houston - Shop Environment South Houston, TX – Non - Exempt – Full Time ABOUT ROTATING MACHINERY SERVICES Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS' commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry. THE ROLE Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our Houston engineering and operations team. This position applies their academic training to the inspection, disposition, modeling and design calculations associated with assigned product or equipment lines. The Design Engineer will interface with experienced engineers for guidance and training. Daily responsibilities typically involve the review of drawings, review of inspection results, writing technical reports, performance of design calculations, electronic modeling of components, and presentation of results to senior engineering personnel. Individuals will also be technically involved in remote projects that may include travel to other physical locations in performing field investigation or inspections. SKILLS REQUIRED ORGANIZATIONAL Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Exceptional attention to details. Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities. Adaptable to changing schedules. INTERPERSONAL Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work within a team. EFFICIENCY Ability to manage other projects and responsibilities that may be added at the company's discretion. Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, analyze and document product designs which meet the function, cost, reliability, manufacturability and safety requirements of RMS. Assist experienced engineers while developing specialized engineering skills. Perform engineering analysis for projects to include preliminary designs and calculations. Review inspection reports and render engineering dispositions in accordance with established standards. Perform equipment dimensional inspection. Support design efforts for 2D and 3D CAD layout creation. Create 3D CAD models utilizing SOLIDWORKS design software. Effectively communicate information to colleagues. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The above list of activities is not all-inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of the RMS Babbitt Bearing Technician. This above list is subject to change based on the needs of the company. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills. Mechanical aptitude for machinery and ability to read and understand drawings, engineering standards, inspection reports and other service-related documents. Ability to manage multiple projects within assigned priorities. Ability to work with supervision and make independent decisions consistent with knowledge/experience level. Ability to communicate effectively in speech and in writing. REQUIRED EDUCATION 4 year Engineering Degree (Mechanical preferred) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The position may be based in one of RMS's South Houston, TX facilites. This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs. Travel may be required. Travel time is expected to be 5 - 15% This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check. Must possess a valid driver's license Ability to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol test, and background check. Ability to act professionally under stressful situations. Able to understand, read, write and speak English Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. (with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance. While performing the duties of this position the employee may be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. Authorized to work in the United States RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments. Work Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work / enter a shop or field service environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise #J-18808-Ljbffr Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.