Field Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Systems & Projects

Cindavi; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own complex capital projects and pressure systems at our 500-person specialty chemical facility. This hands-on role sits in Batesville, AR, working closely with electrical, process controls, maintenance, and operations teams to improve mechanical integrity and system capacity on live assets.

You will drive projects from concept through implementation on the plant floor, ensuring safe, reliable operation while aligning with safety, quality, and cost

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or closely related engineering degree with equivalent industrial coursework.
• Experience performing complex mechanical engineering work in manufacturing, process, or industrial environments.
• Hands-on, field-oriented problem solving preferred over pure CAD drafting.
• Ability to work across disciplines, communicate progress to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback from maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical assistance, process improvements, and capital project implementation across manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance operations.
• Manage pressure-vessel program, including relief devices, conservation vents, and rupture disks.
• Size, specify, and troubleshoot industrial equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, centrifuges, and complex piping systems.
• Collaborate daily on the plant floor to identify root causes of mechanical problems and implement safe, reliable solutions.
• Apply process economics to evaluate project value and ensure design criteria meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Field work

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process safety

Mechanical integrity

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cindavi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own complex capital projects and pressure systems at our 500-person specialty chemical facility. This hands-on role sits in Batesville, AR, working closely with electrical, process controls, maintenance, and operations teams to improve mechanical integrity and system capacity on live assets.

You will drive projects from concept through implementation on the plant floor, ensuring safe, reliable operation while aligning with safety, quality, and cost