Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineering Lead
Location: McGregor, TX

Company: TransTech Fabrication

Company Overview

TransTech Energy is a leading provider of engineered equipment solutions for processing, storing, distributing, and utilizing a wide variety of liquids and gases in the energy, renewables, chemical, and industrial end markets. Our diverse manufacturing and design portfolio includes ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, TEMA heat exchangers, packaged process equipment, reactors, distillation columns, and other custom designed applications. Our design, construction, and field service capabilities include gas processing, storage, and utilization projects in energy, power, industrial, and biogas markets. As we continue to improve our ESG profile, we are committed to investing in renewable energy technologies, and anticipate this will be an important part of our future growth.

We have offices and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, and Montana, and have field teams supporting North and South America. With a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere, we define success by how we impact the lives of the people around us. We are looking to fill an immediate need within our Engineering department to help grow our design and estimation capabilities.

Job Summary

The Design Engineering Lead is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and supervising all engineering activities within the department. This role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of engineering processes and the implementation and adherence to engineering processes that drive standardization, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. As a leader within the engineering team, the Design Engineering Lead will supervise a team of engineers and designer / drafters, manage department resources, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. This role includes estimating material and labor costs for manufacturing projects in response to requests for proposals, performing design calculations, and ensuring all required design documentation is completed and released on-time for fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of engineers and designers/drafters ensuring alignment with company goals and project requirements
• Allocate and manage department resources, including personnel and equipment, to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, encouraging continuous learning and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and develop growth plans for team members.
• Engineering & Design:
• Coordinate, organize, and supervise all engineering activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal processes.
• Perform ASME & API calculations for customer RFQ’s utilizing Compress and AME Tank software packages.
• Review ASME & API fabrication drawings and calculations for code compliance prior to customer submittal.
• Prepare Pressure Vessel/Heat Exchanger Job Design packages (Calculations, Inspection Traveler, Weld Map, BOM) prior to A.I. review.
• Develop radiographic maps for jobs and ensure that all design-related documentation is complete and accurate.
• Review and approve Material Test Reports (MTR’s) for ASME Section II compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of ASME/API/TEMA specification changes and ensure department compliance.
• Ensure all required code and industry standards are available and adhered to.
• Project Management:
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Operations departments to develop manufacturing plans that enhance operations competitiveness.
• Estimate material and labor costs for manufacturing projects, ensuring competitive and accurate proposals.
• Field questions from shop and customers, providing expert guidance and resolving engineering-related issues.
• Oversee the submission of RFQs to vendors for material costs and ensure timely updates of customer RFQ pricing when requested.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Assist in the development and maintenance of engineering processes and the implementation and adherence to engineering processes that drive standardization, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives to identify and implement improvements in engineering and manufacturing processes and overall cost.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to maintain the department’s competitive edge.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Receive and log customer RFQs, ensuring accurate tracking and timely response.
• Develop customer RFQ material requirement lists and prepare customer RFQ letters.
• Perform other duties as required to support the overall objectives of the Engineering department and the company.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in ASME and API software (Compress, AME Tank) and other engineering tools (AutoCAD, ProE, Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Ability to quickly assess manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of metals markets.
• Experience in estimation or project management within the tank and vessel manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of welding practices (MIG/TIG/SAW/Laser/Plasma) and ASME codes and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask with multiple estimates and designs simultaneously.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the tank and vessel manufacturing industry preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an engineering department.

Job Type: Full-time

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.