Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Allentown, PA seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead pressure vessel design and deliver reliable solutions across projects.

Responsibilities include mentoring teams, coordinating cross-functional efforts, applying ASME BPVC, performing ANSYS FEA, and traveling domestically and internationally as needed. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of pressure vessel design and shop troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of ASME VIII Div 1 & 2 with ANSYS FEA.
• Experience with aftermarket field services.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and COMPASS software.
• Experience with engineering PDM system, e.g. Teamcenter.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical solutions that enhance performance and reliability of products.
• Build a strong team through recruiting, succession planning, and engagement.
• Report to Engineering Manager and work hybrid in Allentown, PA.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful project execution.
• Perform pressure vessel calculations per ASME BPVC and industry standards.
• Conduct FEA per ASME BPVC Div 2 and related sections.
• Design for external loads including wind, seismic, and blast.
• Provide technical guidance to teammates.
• Coordinate piping and supports with other disciplines.
• Generate inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures.
• Support Port Manatee supply chain via supplier performance management.
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites.

Skills

ASME BPVC knowledge

ANSYS FEA

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

COMPASS

Teamcenter

PDM systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Impact the development and delivery of innovative mechanical solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of our products.
• Build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Report directly to the Engineering Manager and work out of Allentown, PA location on a Hybrid work schedule.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Perform Code and structural pressure vessel calculations per industry standards and customer requirements (e.g., ASME BPVC Section VIII, Div 1-2).
• Perform FEA per ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 2 Part 5.
• Design for pressure vessel static and dynamic external loads including wind, seismic, transportation, and blast.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Coordinate design of pressure vessel internal piping, external piping, and supporting structures (including modules and cold boxes) with other engineering disciplines.
• Generate procedures for inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of pressure vessels.
• Support technical management of the Port Manatee supply chain via technical qualification and performance management of material and subassembly suppliers.
• Engage in occasional domestic and international travel to customer engineering offices, and customer natural gas liquefaction facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, science, technology, mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in pressure vessel design and shop trouble shooting.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2 with ANSYS FEA experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with aftermarket field services
• Proficiency in COMPRESS software and other design tools like SolidWorks.
• Experience with engineering PDM system, e.g. Teamcenter.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive results and collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive planning and risk identification.
• Ability to transform strategic goals into tactical plans.
• Curiosity, objectivity, and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple major initiatives simultaneously (lead multiple projects, develop multiple manufacturing solutions).
• Ability to work productively in a self-directed manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to conduct RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) to resolve shop or field issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives for better process efficiencies.
• Ability to develop new analytical methods, procedures, and calculations for peer review and team use.
• Ability to support new technology development and testing work.
• Ability to develop technical solutions for customers operating existing assets including debottlenecking, repair plans, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to travel internationally, leading LNG Aftermarket business field repair teams.