Mechanical Designer

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | MECHANICAL DESIGNER | MANUFACTURING | Greater Houston area

Our client designs and builds custom industrial and commercial HVAC equipment from the ground up — not off-the-shelf systems, but purpose-built units engineered to a customer's exact specifications. They're a stable, long-established manufacturer with a hands-on engineering team and direct access to leadership. This role sits on a 13-person engineering team building equipment that ships across the country and overseas. For a mechanical designer who wants to build real machines and see them through from model to shop floor, this is a seat with room to grow as the company scales its processes.

• Anticipated $65,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience
• Full suite of benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO/Holidays
• Flexible daily schedule (core hours, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)

Overview

• Build detailed 3D models and drawings of custom HVAC equipment using Autodesk Inventor
• Select and integrate mechanical components (compressors, coils, fans, motors) into finished equipment designs
• Design, route, and size ductwork based on project airflow requirements
• Produce and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each build
• Review and incorporate engineering redlines and design revisions
• Partner directly with engineers and the production floor to resolve design and fabrication issues
• Maintain organized model and drawing files in a PDM/vault-based system

Preferred Skills/Experiences

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in HVAC or equipment manufacturing
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks experience also considered)
• Direct experience designing or building physical HVAC or mechanical equipment, not just HVAC system layouts
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and basic electrical drawings
• Familiarity with airflow calculations and ductwork design principles
• Component selection experience (compressors, coils, fans) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and cross-team communication skills

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