Industrial Process Design Engineer

Darling Ingredients; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead project scope development and detailed design for rendering facilities. You will specify equipment, piping, heat exchangers, and related process systems, ensuring safety improvements and compliance.

You will collaborate with Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Electrical teams, prepare P&IDs and PFDs, and coordinate with CAD resources. The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, strong communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with rendering processes and equipment installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, sizing, and selection of rendering processes equipment, piping, and support systems.
• Develop project scope, budget, and installation schedule.
• Collaborate with Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Electrical teams for cost and standards.
• Interact with internal and external resources for equipment sizing and design.
• Produce equipment, motor, piping, and tie-in lists for CAD/installation teams.
• Create P&ID's, PFD's, and heat/mass balances.
• Ensure updated CAD drawings during installation closeout and communicate scope changes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Piping systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead project scope development and detailed design for rendering facilities. You will specify equipment, piping, heat exchangers, and related process systems, ensuring safety improvements and compliance.

You will collaborate with Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Electrical teams, prepare P&IDs and PFDs, and coordinate with CAD resources. The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, strong communication, and teamwork.