Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

verope is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to support customer-facing technical solutions for high-performance steel wire ropes used in construction, mining, steel mills, and offshore applications. This role combines deep technical expertise with real-world application support, requiring a strong understanding of rope behavior, system interaction, and field performance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Technical support to distributors and end users for wire rope selection, application design, and performance optimization.

· Technical support to internal team members, sales, and production.

· Support customers with technical presentations, training, and on-site troubleshooting.

· Internal quality control, which includes but is not limited to incoming inventory control, outgoing product control, and end fitting quality control.

· Assist in the development of technical documentation and guidelines.

· End terminations certification, training, and testing.

· Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical personnel.

· Perform wire rope inspections on cranes and lifting equipment at elevated heights.

· Periodic travel to construction sites and customers across North America.

· Conduct wire rope failure analyses, onsite wire rope inspections, and root cause investigations.

· Capable of using tools such as hammers, pliers, screw drivers, calipers, power drills, wrenches, etc.

· Capable of lifting 40+ lbs.

· Overseeing production machine maintenance and compliance with standards.

· Evaluating drawings and assessing different scenarios with an engineering mindset.

· Hands-on assistance with production to further develop the understanding of verope wire rope products and assemblies.

· Learning verope product portfolio and understanding the real-world utilization of the product.

· Understanding verope manufacturing process.

· Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks on time.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and is based on, but not limited to, a standard 40-hour workweek at the Hitchcock, Texas office. Paid vacation, a 401(k) plan with a company match, travel per diem compensation, and comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, this role provides opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications / Skills

· Problem-Solving Skills

· Presenting Skills

· Computer Skills –Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

· Quality Focus

· Communication Skills

· Capable of leading site visits, troubleshooting, and training

· Planning Skills

· Responsible and Accountable

· Mechanically Inclined

· Willing to work in a production and office environment

· Comfortable working at heights

· Self – motivated

· Ability to interpret and apply standards (ISO, ASME, DIN)

Mechanical Engineer Education Requirements, Experience, and Licensure

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar from an Accredited University.

· Experience in the heavy lift and rigging industry is a plus, but not required.

· Field experiences supporting cranes or other lifting equipment is a plus, but not required.

· Willingness to travel up to 40% for site inspections, customer support, and field analysis.

· A state driver’s License and a passport are required.

· Able to commute daily to and from work (Hitchcock, TX).

Reporting Structure

The engineer will report directly to the Quality and Service Engineer and work closely with the production, sales, and verope global technical customer service team.

Performance Expectations

The engineer is expected to develop a well-rounded understanding of both the practical and technical aspects of wire rope applications. This includes building hands-on proficiency through field and warehouse work – such as building wire rope assemblies, inspections, end fitting installations, and interaction with crane and lifting systems to gain working knowledge of verope products.

In parallel, the role requires continuous development of technical expertise in an office environment, including rope recommendations, rope characteristics, application, and daily operations.

If you’re ready to grow in the wire rope industry and apply your technical expertise to real-world, high-impact applications, we want to hear from you. Join veropeUSA and help drive performance, safety, and innovation across critical lifting industries.

Verope is a world leader in special wire rope manufacturing with a global footprint. With a history in the industry stretching from the mid 1940. Verope is a balanced mix of experienced personnel and young, enthusiastic members looking to always improve various aspects of our trade.

Company Description

Verope is a world leader in special wire rope manufacturing with a global footprint. With a history in the industry stretching from the mid 1940. Verope is a balanced mix of experienced personnel and young, enthusiastic members looking to always improve various aspects of our trade.