Critical Project Services ยท 3 months ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead - Integration
Houston, TX 77032, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expCritical Project Services is seeking a results-driven Mechanical Engineering Lead to oversee the design, development, and manufacturing integration of cooling products. This role is critical in bridging product development with scalable, high-quality manufacturing, ensuring thermal systems are designed for performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and durability.
EnergyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design and manufacturing integration of thermal/cooling products throughout the product lifecycle
Guide engineering teams on materials, structural integrity, fluid dynamics, and thermal performance optimization
Ensure compliance with thermal performance, pressure rating, durability, and environmental requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to implement robust, repeatable production processes
Drive DFM/DFA activities for heat exchangers, fans, pumps, tubing, and structural housings
Support tooling design, assembly processes, and test procedures tailored to cooling product production
Oversee 3D modeling, tolerance stack-ups, and detailed engineering documentation
Perform and review thermal and structural simulations (e.g., CFD, FEA) to validate design assumptions
Evaluate product cost, performance, and manufacturability trade-offs
Define and support validation protocols for cooling system performance, environmental durability, and reliability testing
Interpret test data and drive corrective actions to meet design goals
Lead a cross-functional team of mechanical engineers, designers, and technicians
Coordinate schedules, priorities, and deliverables to align with production and program milestones
Report on design maturity, risks, and resolution plans to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)
7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or manufacturing-focused role
Deep understanding of cooling systems including heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Experience with mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, or similar)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes: brazing, welding, CNC machining, injection molding, and assembly operations
Background in HVAC, electronics cooling, automotive thermal systems, or industrial heat exchangers
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ASME standards, and product compliance testing
Experience with ERP/PLM systems, BOM management, and product lifecycle workflows
Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Company
Critical Project Services
Critical Project Services is an unique full service, project management consulting firm focusing on the energy industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lori Willox
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Kline, CPA, CCIFP
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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