Design Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA seeks a Design Engineer for a leading global OEM equipment manufacturer in Virginia. You will own the heat exchanger design for contract orders, ensuring ASME Code compliance and alignment with customer specs.

Responsibilities include design calculations, GA/manufacturing drawings, BOM development, and document control. This high-visibility role offers growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 3+ years of heat exchanger and/or pressure vessel design experience.
• Familiar with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII & IX).
• Familiar with IBC, CBC, ANSI and related standards.
• Strong with calculations, drawing packages, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design heat exchangers for contract orders.
• Ensure ASME Code compliance and customer specifications.
• Perform design calculations and validate design accuracy.
• Create general arrangement and manufacturing drawings; develop BOMs.
• Maintain document control records and provide technical support to project managers and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Calculations

Drawing packages

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

The TRG Manufacturing Search Division seeks a Design Engineer to join a leading global OEM equipment manufacturer as the team continues to grow at this plant. With plans to double output over the next three years, this high-visibility role offers strong career growth potential within a world-class organization serving fast-growing markets, including data centers and industrial process sectors.

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall design of heat exchangers for contract orders, ensuring each unit meets ASME Code requirements and customer specifications. You will perform design calculations, validate design accuracy, create general arrangement and manufacturing drawings, develop bills of material, and maintain document control records. Thisrole also provides technical support to Project Managers and manufacturing personnel, helping ensure projects stay on track and milestones are met. It is a strong opportunity for someone who wants visibility, growth, and the chance to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Background:

• BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, or similar technical background.


• 3+ years of hands-on heat exchanger and/or pressure vessel design experience.


• Comfortable with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, including Section VIII and Section IX.


• Familiar with IBC, CBC, ANSI, and related design standards.


• Strong with calculations, drawing packages, and technical documentation.


• Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor.


• Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP experience is a plus


• Clear communicator who works well across teams and with customers.

If you’re a hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you—

**Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.