Job description
NovaForge Engineering is seeking a results-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Houston team. You’ll design, analyze, and optimize robust mechanical systems for energy and industrial applications. This role blends product innovation with manufacturing excellence, offering a clear path to leadership and impact.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply state-of-the-art CAD tools, perform FEA, and drive design for manufacturability from concept through prototype and production.
We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on career growth, mentorship, and impact across multiple flagship projects.
Responsibility
- Lead mechanical system design from concept through production, ensuring performance, reliability and manufacturability.
- Develop 3D CAD models using SolidWorks or Creo and create clear, inspection-ready drawings with GD&T.
- Perform FEA/CFD analyses to validate designs under real world conditions and optimize weight, cost and performance.
- Collaborate with electrical, software and manufacturing teams to integrate subsystems and resolve interfaces.
- Own material selection, tolerancing and design for manufacturability during development cycles.
- Manage project timelines, coordinate with suppliers, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Support product verification testing, qualification plans and documentation for regulatory compliance.
Qualification
- BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial, energy or manufacturing sectors.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo or Siemens NX; experience with FEA tools like ANSYS or Abaqus.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, materials, heat transfer and dynamic analysis.
- Experience with design for manufacturability, prototyping and testing processes.
- Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot cross functional issues and work in a fast paced environment.