Design Engineer (Mechanical)

About the Role

Welspun Tubular is looking for a hands-on Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Little Rock. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working directly with industrial equipment, and driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll play a key role in designing, optimizing, and supporting critical equipment used in steel pipe manufacturing—contributing directly to operational efficiency, reliability, and production performance.

Why Join Welspun?

- Be part of a global leader in steel pipe manufacturing

- Work on high-impact engineering projects supporting critical U.S. infrastructure

- Gain exposure to large-scale industrial operations and advanced manufacturing processes

- Opportunities for growth and career advancement

- Competitive compensation and benefits

What You’ll Do

- Design and develop mechanical equipment, layouts, and components using AutoCAD (2D & 3D)

- Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for fabrication and procurement

- Use simulation and analysis tools to validate designs for safety, performance, and efficiency

- Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Projects teams to deliver practical, shop-floor-ready solutions

- Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause analysis to improve reliability

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase throughput

- Ensure all designs meet safety standards, quality requirements, and industry regulations

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

- 3–5 years of experience in equipment design (manufacturing or heavy industry preferred)

- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D); experience with SolidWorks or similar tools is a plus

- Experience with simulation tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent)

- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and industrial equipment

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

- Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

- Experience in steel, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing environments

- Exposure to automation, PLCs, or plant equipment integration

- Hands-on experience working directly with plant equipment

Make an Impact

If you’re looking for a role where your designs go beyond the screen and directly impact production and performance, we’d love to connect.

Pay: $70,623.05 - $75,051.41 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Relocation assistance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you have any experience in the steel, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing industry?

- Have you had any exposure to automation, PLCs, or plant equipment integration?

- Do you have any experience working directly with plant equipment?

Work Location: In person