OW Lee is a premier manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture and fire pits. We are seeking an experienced mechanical / stress engineering consultant for project-based, as-needed support on our outdoor metal furniture products.

This is a part-time, contract-based role. This opportunity is ideal for a retired or semi-retired engineer, or an independent consultant, who enjoys staying engaged professionally without the commitment of regular hours.

There are no guaranteed hours, and work will be assigned on a per-project basis.

The consultant will provide guidance and analysis to our internal team, including:

• Identifying potential failure modes
• Performing or reviewing finite element–based stress, strain, and fatigue life analyses
• Advising on structural integrity under various loading conditions
• Supporting material selection (steel and aluminum alloys, temper selection) for manufacturability and durability

Our products consist of outdoor patio furniture fabricated from steel and aluminum alloys, produced in our in-house manufacturing facility in Comfort, Texas.

Desired background:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience in metal design and stress analysis
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes
• Working knowledge of CAD software (FEA experience a plus)
• Comfortable working independently and providing consultative recommendations

Location: Texas Hill Country preferred. Remote work acceptable, with occasional on-site support as needed.

Engagement type: 1099 independent contractor · Project-based · As-needed

What We Offer

• Flexible, project-based work
• Competitive hourly or project compensation
• On-site work in the Texas Hill Country (limited hours, no long-term commitment required)
• Opportunity to apply deep experience to high-quality, American-made products

About OW Lee TX Inc

OW Lee Furniture | Comfort, Texas (Hill Country)

Since 1947, OW Lee Tx Inc. has been crafting hand-wrought iron casual patio furniture in the United States. Now in its third generation of family ownership, OW Lee is a premium manufacturer of outdoor furnishings made entirely in Comfort, Texas. Our designs blend classical European influence with traditional Southwest American aesthetics, resulting in timeless, artisan-inspired outdoor furniture.

What distinguishes OW Lee is our commitment to handcrafted quality. Our furniture is built using high-grade carbon and galvanized steel as well as alloy aluminum, selected for their durability, strength, and long-term performance in outdoor environments. Many of our frames are hand-forged using traditional hammer-and-anvil techniques, producing distinctive shapes and patterns that reflect the skill and care of true craftsmanship.