Product Design Director jobs in Houston, TX

Samson is a global leading manufacturer of control valves and associated instrumentation, smart devices, and solutions for various process industries such as chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage, industrial gases, as well as many others.
The Lead Product Design Engineer will work with the product management team and production engineering team to design and develop valves and associated components for both existing product ranges as well as new product developments. The Lead Product Design Engineer will also contribute to relevant documentation such as dimensional drawings, product renderings, 3D models, and other product design-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop products new products based on project roadmaps and specifications
• Design and develop components for existing products for ETO (“Engineered to Order”) customer orders
• Coordinate with product managers and production engineers to evaluate product designs
• Perform testing and analysis to help improve product design
• Support in other engineering-related tasks as required

Competencies:

• Proficient in CAD tools (predominantly SolidWorks) and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC, API, and other associated design codes
• Strong grasp of fluid dynamics, mechanics, and thermodynamics
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a related mechanical engineering design field
• Experience in a leadership role is preferred

SAMSON Controls, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other protected status. SAMSON provides employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions solely on the needs of the business, job requirements, and individual candidate qualifications.