Mechanical Engineer III

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Mechanical Engineer III leading mechanical design and development of systems for oil and gas industry. Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams on technical projects.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeProvo • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead mechanical design and development of products/systems from concept through release and production support.
Translate customer and internal requirements into engineering specifications, architectures, and detailed designs.
Create and review 3D models, drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation; ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Perform engineering analyses (hand calcs and/or FEA/CFD as needed) to validate design performance and safety margins.
Develop and execute test plans, verification/validation strategies, and root-cause investigations; document results and recommendations.
Drive design reviews (PDR/CDR), risk assessments (DFMEA), and design-for-manufacturability/assembly/serviceability improvements.
Partner with manufacturing to support prototyping, tooling, process development, and transition to production.
Own technical problem-solving for field or production issues, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where applicable.
Manage technical scope, schedule, and deliverables for assigned projects; communicate status and risks clearly.
Mentor and guide Mechanical Engineer I/II team members; contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements.
Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, technical requirements, and qualification testing.
Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
Typically 6–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, or similar) and drawing creation/release practices.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
Experience taking designs through prototype, test, and release into production.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, conduct design reviews, and solve complex engineering problems.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Office/lab/manufacturing environment; occasional travel to supplier or customer sites (as needed).
Ability to work safely in lab/industrial areas and lift typical prototype/test equipment (where applicable).

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designengineering specifications3D modelingGD&Tengineering documentationengineering analysesFEACFDtest plansdesign reviews

Soft Skills

technical problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering