Mechanical Designer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
The role of Mechanical Designer will be to create and/or modify component and assembly design layouts; dimensional stacks; component, assembly and proposal drawings with minimal engineering direction and in accordance with customer requirements.
Reports To: Manager Design & Drafting
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301 or 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211
Position Responsibilities
- Exhibit mastery of all skills outlined in Drafter levels.
- Demonstrate strong competency in 3D modeling techniques.
- Create and modify 3D models based on provided sketches or conceptual ideas
- Apply a foundational understanding of parametric modeling principles.
- Develop assemblies and basic part configurations, prioritizing safety and ease of use.
- Utilize solid knowledge of standard dimensioning and annotation techniques.
- Show proficiency in ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Integrate engineering principles proficiently into CAD designs.
- Show familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Perform basic design analysis and optimization to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve project goals.
- Present design concepts with intermediate presentation skills.
- Display strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Work independently while efficiently managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree, trade school diploma or equivalent technical experience
- 5 - 8 years’ experience or equivalent with the primary responsibilities inclusive of mechanical component and assembly drawings and the creation of bills of materials.
- Experience using computer-aided drafting principles, geometric tolerancing fundamentals, and established design standards to create mechanical designs for ProEnergy Services manufacturing.
- Experience with CAD Software (Solidworks, Creo, or NX preferred)
- Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines for long-and short-term objectives.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite programs.
- Proficient in the use of a variety of general office equipment and skilled at typing at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Knowledge of communication principles and practices.
- Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
- Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Knowledge of basic business arithmetic.
- Travel might be required as needed.
- Overtime might be required as needed.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.