Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer – Pressure Vessels & Skid-Mounted EquipmentLocation: Abilene, TX or Houston/Katy, TX Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: $75,000–$90,000OverviewAn established manufacturer serving major oil & gas producers is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to take ownership of equipment design from initial concept through fabrication. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on pressure vessels, skid packages, tanks, and production equipment used in demanding field environments. You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and Process Engineers to develop accurate 3D models, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and complete Bills of Materials that directly support manufacturing success. This is not a drafting-only role — it's a true design position requiring technical judgment, industry code knowledge, and real-world fabrication awareness. If you have strong SolidWorks expertise and experience designing pressurized equipment released for fabrication, this opportunity offers long-term stability, technical ownership, and meaningful collaboration with manufacturing teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign equipment from initial concept through production release in a professional and time-efficient mannerDevelop detailed SolidWorks 3D models and fabrication-level drawings that meet engineering and customer specificationsCreate General Arrangement (GA) drawings and shop fabrication drawingsPrepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and parts listsApply relevant industry codes and standards to design work (ASME, API, ASTM, etc.)Perform drafting checks and revise drawings as neededSupport manufacturing by troubleshooting fabrication challenges and implementing design improvementsParticipate in design reviews and contribute technical insightConduct dimensional surveys and prepare as-built drawingsAssist in developing internal design standards, systems, and proceduresContribute ideas for new product development and enhancement of existing equipmentRequired Skills and QualificationsBSME or BSMET with at least 3 years of similar design experience — OR — 5+ years of similar mechanical design experienceProven experience designing pressure vessels or pressurized equipmentExperience creating fabrication drawings for manufacturing releaseStrong proficiency in SolidWorksAbility to prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Working knowledge of industry codes and standards including:ASME Section VIII, Division 1ASME B31.3AWSAPIASTMNACEOSHAKnowledge of piping systems, pipe schedules, flanges, fittings, valves, and instrumentation used in oilfield production equipmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work onsite and in manufacturing or field environmentsPreferred SkillsExperience designing skid-mounted process equipmentExtensive background working with tanks, vessels, and production equipmentExperience collaborating closely with fabrication teamsStrong problem-solving ability in real-time manufacturing situationsAbility to balance multiple active projectsForward-thinking mindset focused on design improvement and efficiency