Ameritex Machine & Fabrication · 1 month ago
Mechanical Engineer – Sheet Metal Design, CNC Programming & Engineering Standards
Conroe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expAmeritex Machine & Fabrication is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures and industrial electrical enclosures. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering lifecycle, develop engineering standards, and collaborate with production and project management to ensure manufacturability and consistency in designs.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical Engineering
Hiring Manager
Zack Fennell
Responsibilities
Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks (Sheet Metal + Weldments)
Design generator enclosures, sound-attenuated housings, electrical enclosures (VFD, PLC, MCC, switchgear), structural skids, frames, weldments, and custom assemblies
Apply DFM principles to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, and cost-effective
Generate accurate flat patterns, bend deductions, and forming information
Program parts for lasers, punches, tube lasers, and press brakes using CADMAN Suite and Artube
Produce clear fabrication drawings, weld details, hardware callouts, and bend notes
Enter and maintain BOMs, routings, part metadata, and revision control inside Fulcrum ERP
Ensure engineering data is clean, structured, and fully ready for release to manufacturing
Work within SolidWorks PDM to manage files, revisions, workflows, and approvals
Develop and maintain Ameritex engineering standards, templates, and modeling practices
Improve engineering workflows, documentation, and handoffs to reduce errors and rework
Create and govern standards for bend rules, hardware specs, nesting guidelines, part numbering, revision structure, etc
Identify bottlenecks in design → programming → fabrication and lead technical improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturability and reduce variation across jobs
Work directly with welders, brake operators, laser operators, and assembly teams to resolve technical issues
Troubleshoot fabrication, forming, welding, or assembly challenges
Support overtime or after-hours work when critical project deadlines require it
Qualification
Required
3+ years mechanical design experience with sheet-metal enclosures or structural weldments
Strong SolidWorks skills (Sheet Metal & Weldments required)
Understanding of fabrication processes: laser cutting, press braking, welding, hardware, assembly
Experience with programming or willingness to learn laser/press-brake programming immediately
ERP experience (BOMs, routings, part structure, revisions)
Strong mechanical aptitude and a DFM-first mindset
Preferred
SolidWorks PDM (files, revisions, workflows)
Industrial/electrical enclosure design (NEMA, UL, NEC familiarity)
Experience in a fabrication or job-shop environment
Knowledge of PEM hardware, gasketing, ventilation, sound attenuation, or cooling solutions
Benefits
Bonus potential
Health benefits
PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) available
Significant career growth in a rapidly scaling engineering environment
Opportunity to help shape the future engineering standards and workflows at Ameritex
Company
Ameritex Machine & Fabrication
Ameritex Machine & Fabrication provides metal fabrication services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zack Fennell
Manufacturing Engineer and COO
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