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Dover Precision Components is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Lead with design for product development experience for our FW Murphy Production Controls brand, located at our Rosenberg, TX facility. This role may also be based at our San Antonio, TX location for the right candidate. We offer competitive pay and benefits and the ability to be a key contributor with our stable, growing, and innovative company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Mechanical Engineering Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems and components used in FW Murphy's industrial monitoring and control solutions. This role focuses on mechanical design with emphasis on throttle systems, combustion engine components, and integrated electromechanical products. The Mechanical Engineering Lead serves as the primary day-to-day engineering leader for mechanical design activities and provides technical directions to product design drafters. This position works closely with the Principal Design Engineer to translate product architecture into detailed designs and manufacturable solutions.
This role is expected to grow into a people leadership position responsible for managing the mechanical design and drafting team as the organization expands.
Responsibilities include:
Mechanical System Design

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems supporting FW Murphy's industrial monitoring and control products.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Lead development and improvement of throttle control components and other engine-related mechanical systems.
• Conduct mechanical analysis including tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and design validation.

Design for Manufacturing

• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to improve manufacturability and reduce production complexity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for efficient production.
• Support engineering investigations and root cause analysis related to product performance or manufacturing issues.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and guidance to product design drafters.
• Lead engineering design reviews to ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability standards.
• Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and engineering best practices within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical engineering, software engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated product development.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and product validation activities.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners on component design and sourcing.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; Work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering and design for product development
• Strong proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturing principles
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Experience with combustion engines, throttle systems, or electromechanical controls
• Experience in industrial equipment, oil & gas, heavy equipment, or automotive environments
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers/drafters
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation a plus

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS
Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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