Job Description
Who We Are:
The Marine Structures & Engineering Section provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers. We design, analyze, fabricate, and commission pressure vessels of various types for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned purposes.
Objectives of this Role:
- Work within a highly collaborative team to support the design and fabrication of unique, large article pressure vessels used in a variety of subsea or surface applications.
- Be knowledgeable about various quality standards, fabrication methods, tooling, assembly, and requirements and ensure that dimensional/form controls are implemented for various fabrication projects; ASME, ABS, NAVSEA
- Develop and/or implement project controls to ensure requirements and criteria for design, budget, and schedule are maintained.
- Communicate ideas, status, results, and other information to coworkers as well as commercial and government clients.
- Provide interface between division project team and Institute Quality and between customer quality representatives.
- Generate clear, concise reports, presentations, and other supporting documentation of completed work with concluding recommendations.
- Provide other engineering support for Marine Structures and Engineering section projects; CAD, drafting, analysis, testing, etc.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Generate low and high fidelity CAD models used for design evaluations, FEA purposes, to create fabrication drawings, and communicate conceptual ideas to customers.
- Attend project meetings and develop appropriate procedures and controls to assure that project deliverables are met.
- Research applicable codes, standards, customer driven specifications, and/or internal quality requirements to ensure compliance.
- Generate supporting documentation.
- Interface with project managers, team members, and vendors to identify, plan, and execute project objectives.
- Regularly communicate status, budget, and schedule of ongoing activities.
- Develop tasks and provide guidance for other team members assisting active projects.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with directly related work experience.
- PE License a plus; Ansys, Creo, SolidWorks training a plus.
- 2-7 years: Demonstrated mechanical design for manufacturing or fabrication within quality systems such as ISO 9001 or governmental.
- 2-7 years: Use of CAD software to generate detailed fabrication drawings and willingness to learn Creo (Pro-Engineer) if not already proficient.
- 2-7 years: Experience in pressure vessel design, structural testing (e.g. loads, temperatures, pressures, etc.), mechanisms or tooling/fixtures.
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy (PVHO-1), ABS Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems, and Hyperbaric Facilities, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code and/or DNV-GL Rules for Classification of Naval Vessels.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.swri.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other
outreach programs.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".
Skills
- Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Creo Elements/Prounmatched
- Design Evaluationunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Finite Element Analysisunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- ISO 9001unmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturing Designunmatched
- Marine Engineeringunmatched
- Mechanical Designunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)unmatched
- PTC Creounmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Pressure Vesselsunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Controlunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Test Designunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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