Job Description:
Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine™. We’re looking to hire a talented Sr Mechanical Engineer
based in Denton, TX.
Reporting to Sr Manager, Engineering in Denton, TX the Sr Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for working within the manufacturing environment. Receiving direction from the Engineering Manager / Mechanical Team Leader to meet specific development and production schedules.
Primary Duties
- Project & Technical Leadership
- Serve as the mechanical engineering lead on new product development and customer‑specific projects.
- Own mechanical scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables for assigned projects.
- Translate customer requirements and system specifications into robust mechanical designs.
- Lead technical design reviews (PDR, CDR, DFMEA) and ensure design readiness for manufacturing.
- Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Design and validate precision mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies including:
- Gear trains, bearings, seals, housings, frames, and motion systems
- Thermal management and structural components
- Interfaces with motors, sensors, cables, and control electronics
- Perform tolerance analysis, stack‑ups, and fit/function verification.
- Conduct and review engineering analyses (hand calculations, FEA, fatigue, thermal).
- Select materials and manufacturing processes appropriate for performance, environment, and cost.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with electrical, firmware, and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
- Support manufacturing engineering with DFMA improvements, work instructions, and tooling needs.
- Collaborate with supply chain on vendor selection, cost reduction, and part qualification.
- Support quality and regulatory compliance (ISO, CE, UL, CSA as applicable).
- Project Execution & Delivery