Design Engineer- Cylinder Development
Company: NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Design
Engineer to lead the design, development, and certification of
high-pressure Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders. This role is critical to
advancing composite pressure vessel technology while ensuring
product safety, regulatory compliance, performance, quality, and
cost targets are achieved from concept through production launch.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead design and development
of high-pressure Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders. Ensure product safety
through hazard analysis, FMEA, and validation testing. Develop CAD
models, drawings, and specifications for liners, composite
overwraps, and interfaces. Perform and interpret structural
analysis, testing, and failure investigations. Ensure compliance
with DOT, NGV, ISO, and ASME standards. Support certification
activities and interface with regulatory agencies. Collaborate with
manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. Drive cost
reduction, material optimization, and continuous improvement
initiatives. Support root cause analysis for development,
production, or field issues. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s
degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
(Master’s preferred). 5–7 years of overall engineering experience
with 3 years in high-pressure cylinder or pressure vessel
development. Education and/or experience with composite materials,
preferably HDPE liners and carbon fiber overwrapped structures.
Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (FEA). ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND
ABILITIES ARE A PLUS: Experience with Type 3 and Type 4 pressure
vessels. Working knowledge of NGV, ISO, DOT, and ASME standards.
Lean or Six Sigma experience. Project management or certification
experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Ability to support
certification activities in compliance with applicable regulatory
standards. Professional Engineering (PE) license or PMP
certification is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position is
primarily office-based with periodic presence in manufacturing and
test environments. May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs and
use of standard PPE in production areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office
and manufacturing environments. Occasional exposure to production
floor conditions, including noise and industrial equipment.
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Keywords: NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC, McKinney , Design Engineer- Cylinder Development, Engineering , Roanoke, Texas
