Mechanical Designer

About Welker

At Welker our mission is to Build Something Greater. We are a family-owned manufacturing company based in Sugar Land Texas with over 70 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry.

Our capabilitiesincluding ERP systems 3D CAD design and on-site manual and CNC machiningallow us to provide industry-leading products turnkey solutions and worldwide service.

If youre looking to contribute to real-world products and collaborate with a talented engineering and manufacturing team Welker may be the right fit for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of custom mechanical products and systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating accurate 3D models and technical drawings while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring designs to life.

You will be responsible for developing production-ready documentation supporting product modifications and ensuring designs meet customer requirements and manufacturing standards.

This position offers the opportunity to work on products that move from concept to production in a collaborative hands-on manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) routings and engineering documentation
• Interpret customer requirements specifications and engineering instructions
• Revise existing designs and drawings to support product improvements and custom applications
• Generate manufacturing-ready drawings with appropriate dimensions tolerances and material specifications
• Collaborate with engineers machinists assemblers and sales teams to ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable
• Utilize ERP systems to release and maintain engineering data
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical Design Drafting Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2 years of experience creating mechanical designs and technical drawings
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and manufacturing requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing industrial or oil and gas environment
• Familiarity with machining fabrication assembly and manufacturing processes
• Experience managing BOMs and engineering documentation within an ERP system
• Experience supporting custom-engineered products
  
  
  

Why Join Welker

• Work on real products that are manufactured and used around the world
• Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Gain exposure to custom product development and industrial equipment design
• Join a stable family-owned company with a strong reputation and long-term growth
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience education and potential
• Health dental vision life and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must successfully complete a drug screen physical and background check
  
  
  

Apply Today

If youre a creative and detail-oriented designer who enjoys turning concepts into manufacturable products wed love to hear from you.

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