Mechanical Engineer – Sheet Metal Design, CNC Programming & Engineering Standard
Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, Conroe, TX, United States
Ameritex is a fast‑growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We serve customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on speed, quality, manufacturability, and innovation.
Ameritex Machine & Fabrication provided pay range
This range is provided by Ameritex Machine & Fabrication. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Position Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong sheet‑metal design experience to own the full engineering lifecycle—from 3D model → flat pattern → CNC programming → ERP release. This role works closely with production, programming, and project management to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered with consistency.
Beyond modeling and programming, this position plays a key role in developing engineering standards, workflows, and process improvements that reduce rework and increase throughput across the business.
Responsibilities:
Design & Modeling
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
Programming & Flat Patterns
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
ERP Data Ownership
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
Engineering Standards, Workflows & Process Improvement (ENGINEER‑LEVEL OWNERSHIP)
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
Production Support
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
Required Qualifications
3+ years mechanical design experience with sheet‑metal enclosures or structural weldments
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 Experience
SolidWorks PDM (files, revisions, workflows)
Experience in a fabrication or job‑shop environment
Knowledge of PEM hardware, gasketing, ventilation, sound attenuation, or cooling solutions
Soft Skills / Culture Fit
Organized, detail‑driven, and accountable
Strong communicator who collaborates well with production
Proactive problem solver — not a “minimum effort” engineer
Willing to stay late or work overtime when critical projects require it
Driven to improve processes, not just complete tasks
Competitive salary ($75,000–$100,000)
Significant career growth in a rapidly scaling engineering environment
Opportunity to help shape the future engineering standards and workflows at Ameritex
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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Ameritex Machine & Fabrication provided pay range
This range is provided by Ameritex Machine & Fabrication. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Position Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong sheet‑metal design experience to own the full engineering lifecycle—from 3D model → flat pattern → CNC programming → ERP release. This role works closely with production, programming, and project management to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered with consistency.
Beyond modeling and programming, this position plays a key role in developing engineering standards, workflows, and process improvements that reduce rework and increase throughput across the business.
Responsibilities:
Design & Modeling
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
Programming & Flat Patterns
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
ERP Data Ownership
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
Engineering Standards, Workflows & Process Improvement (ENGINEER‑LEVEL OWNERSHIP)
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
Production Support
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
Required Qualifications
3+ years mechanical design experience with sheet‑metal enclosures or structural weldments
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 Experience
SolidWorks PDM (files, revisions, workflows)
Experience in a fabrication or job‑shop environment
Knowledge of PEM hardware, gasketing, ventilation, sound attenuation, or cooling solutions
Soft Skills / Culture Fit
Organized, detail‑driven, and accountable
Strong communicator who collaborates well with production
Proactive problem solver — not a “minimum effort” engineer
Willing to stay late or work overtime when critical projects require it
Driven to improve processes, not just complete tasks
Competitive salary ($75,000–$100,000)
Significant career growth in a rapidly scaling engineering environment
Opportunity to help shape the future engineering standards and workflows at Ameritex
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ameritex Machine & Fabrication by 2x
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