MRO Design Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

***Position open to local US permanent residents only...

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for premier global provider of heavy mechanical power transmission solutions to identify an ambitious MRO Design Engineer for their central service facility in Houston, Texas. Operating in a high-impact, fully on-site capacity, this role serves as the primary technical authority for the evaluation, overhaul, and modification of high-spec industrial rotating machinery. 

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate inbound heavy industrial equipment to diagnose mechanical integrity, establish root-cause failure analyses, and author detailed technical condition assessments.

• Engineer targeted scope-of-work plans, dimensional measurements, and reverse-engineering models to restore complex mechanical assets to peak functionality.

• Architect comprehensive 3D models, structural assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using advanced design suites.

• Formulate precise gear manufacturing calculations, component repair specs, and step-by-step operational travelers for machining and assembly teams.

• Direct hands-on shop floor technical execution, troubleshooting emergent mechanical constraints during machining, inspection, and rebuild operations.

• Synthesize technical communications between regional service leadership, corporate engineering units, external vendors, and client contacts throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring

Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Cad, Rotating Equipment, Industrial Gear Drives, Gear Design, Failure Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Fluid Film Bearings, Rolling Element Bearings, Vibration Analysis, Microsoft 365, Project Management

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 annually (Direct Hire)

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): 10% annual bonus target

• Retirement: 6% 401k match

• Benefits: Full benefits package included

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.