Supreme Integrated Technology - Mechanical Engineer Level II - Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.
Houston, TX
About the Job
Supreme Integrated Technology is looking for candidates who want to take the next step in their career to join our 100% employee owned company. SIT’s engineering expertise transforms ideas into success for hydraulic and electric powered moveable structures. SIT specializes in custom systems and projects, making every project unique and offering the opportunity to solve challenge problems for customers. Our projects are typically for marine, oil & gas, defense, civil (movable bridges) and industrial power unit applications. We pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork - because we are a smaller company you have opportunity to be involved in every aspect of a project and make an impact from start to finish.
This position is accountable for researching, planning, and preparing accurate and efficient detailed drawings of hydraulic parts and assemblies using computer aided design (CAD) equipment in accordance with established manual and CAD procedures to communicate engineering ideas, designs, and information.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Assist Production Engineering Manager with drawings.
- Work independently on small and medium projects, require supervision for only more complex problems.
- Confident and capable handling client communications.
- Competent in system troubleshooting and problem-solving during testing and commissioning.
- Independent in specifying components, sourcing, and finding alternative products to meet project deadlines or customer requirements.
- Responsible for assisting and mentoring entry level engineers with onboarding and new responsibilities.
- Assist Sales Department with calculations, sizing and specifications.
- Prepare Shop Manufacturing drawings.
- Prepare layouts and various drawings of parts and assemblies using conventional and limited CAD techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures requiring the use of mathematical formulas to compute weights, dimensions, quantities of materials, etc.
- Make final sketches checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relationships of one part to another, and relationship of various parts to whole structure or project.
- Research required information from technical guides.
- Work from sketches, customer drawings, actual visual review, and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer and determine the appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
- Prepare charts and graphs including flow charts, uv-graphs, tables, technical illustrations, and paste up work to depict parts for clarity and dimensional purposes.
- Participate in on-going product improvement/cost reduction.
- Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
- Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
- Evaluate tooling and recommend design modifications to eliminate production downtime.
- Train less experienced CAD operators as required.
- Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET University.
- IFPS Hydraulic Specialist Certification a plus.
Experience
- 2-6 years of experience in engineering.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to create and interpret Hydraulic Schematics.
- Knowledge of hydraulic fluid conveyance systems, hydraulic assembly and testing.
- In-depth knowledge of symbols and drafting techniques.
- Software proficiencies include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to efficiently operate CAD workstations requiring the use of a personal computer and drafting and design software – including mechanical drawings and plotting devices.
- Ability to make sketches checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relationships of one part to another, and relationships of various parts to the whole structure of the project.
- Ability to interact positively with all levels of management.
- Ability to work under pressure of schedules.
- Fluency in verbal and written English language.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all types of individuals.
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend technical and legal specifications, reports and procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and certification authorities.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to perform engineering design calculations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to formulate and document a high level plan with input from many functional groups.
As contracts with the U.S. government have required this position to be held by a U.S. citizen, please confirm status as a U.S. citizen.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit SIT offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.
What is an ESOP?
ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
- ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
- Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.