Sr Designer (Creative Design)
About Cooper Machinery Services:
Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquarters in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units on its installed base.
Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. In this dual-function role, you will not only lead the mechanical design of components and assemblies but also serve as a Drawing Checker, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance of design documentation. Your work will be critical in maintaining design integrity, enhancing manufacturability, and supporting cross-functional engineering teams. This person reports directly to the Engineering Drafting Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sr. Mechanical Designer (Primary Role):
- Develop and refine complex mechanical designs using Siemens NX CAD software.
- Create 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to translate requirements into manufacturable designs that meet functional, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
- Apply sound mechanical engineering practices, including material selection, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Execute design or integration of new components into existing installations under the guidance of senior engineering resources.
- Develop and propose fits, tolerances, and design changes for engineering review.
- Define and select components, assemblies, or systems meeting business standards and program/product requirements.
- Modify existing BOMs and drawings to support product revisions or enhancements.
- Assist engineers in preparing technical documentation for internal and external customers.
- Process Engineering Work Requests, incorporating any necessary drawing or BOM updates.
- Mentor and collaborate closely with Cooper's drafting resources to ensure accuracy and timely updates of new or revised drawings.
- Execute, document, and communicate results of generated technical data.
- Participate in teams addressing specific organizational initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Drawing Checking (Secondary Role):
- Review engineering drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal and industry standards.
- Verify proper application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and drawing conventions.
- Check drawings for compliance with company drafting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback and mentoring to junior designers to improve drawing quality and adherence to best practices.
Systems & Tools:
- Utilize Siemens NX for all design and drafting activities.
- Manage and track design documentation and BOMs using Siemens Teamcenter and SAP PLM.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, communication, and reporting.
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in product design, preferably with a background in compression and/or engines.
- Strong work ethics and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, accountability, and integrity in their work, and thrives in a team-oriented environment by actively contributing to group efforts and supporting colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar (Solid Works, Creo, Inventor) 3D CAD packages.
- Strong understanding of industry standards, ASME B16.5 and AWS D1.1
- Ability to read, revise, and create detailed drawings, assembly drawings as required.
- Willingness to cross-train and learn other skills as needed.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Competencies:
- Safety focused
- Service-oriented
- Business focused
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Strong teamwork skills
- Results oriented
- Sense of urgency
Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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