Industrial Process & Equipment Engineer

Darling Ingredients; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Engineer to lead project scope development and detailed design for rendering facilities. You will design equipment, piping, and process layouts, generate P&ID/PFD diagrams, and coordinate with Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Mechanical teams to ensure accurate costs and adherence to company standards.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and be prepared for 20–30% travel to plants.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (accredited).
• Strong collaboration across teams including Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Electrical.
• Familiarity with rendering processes equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, size, and select rendering equipment and piping systems.
• Develop project scope, budget, and installation schedule.
• Produce P&ID, PFD, heat/mass balances and CAD updates during installation.

Skills

Rendering equipment design

Equipment sizing

P&ID & PFD basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Engineer to lead project scope development and detailed design for rendering facilities. You will design equipment, piping, and process layouts, generate P&ID/PFD diagrams, and coordinate with Instrument & Controls, Automation, and Mechanical teams to ensure accurate costs and adherence to company standards.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and be prepared for 20–30% travel to plants.