Lead Mechanical Designer: Bulk Materials & P&ID

Zeppelin Systems USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin Systems USA, Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Designer to lead design of material handling equipment and systems, focusing on both product design and mechanical/piping design.

You will mentor the design team and ensure compliance with industry standards for manufacturability and safety. You will develop 2D/3D layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, and fabrication details, coordinate reviews, and interface with clients and suppliers while advancing best-in-class design practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or advanced technical certification in Mechanical Design preferred.
• 10+ years of direct experience as a designer/drafter in industrial systems with fabrication knowledge.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Experience with bulk material handling, pneumatic conveying, loading head, telescope equipment, and dust collection basics.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship: Technical onboarding and continuous training of new hires.
• Complex Systems: Lead design on high-stakes or technically challenging System drawings.
• Quality Control: Reviewing team outputs for technical accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Standardization: Developing and maintaining fabrication details for proprietary components.
• Technical Resource: Act as the subject matter expert for layouts, piping, and P&IDs.
• Complex Project Execution: Manage design for intricate steel structures, silos, loading head, telescope and vessels.
• Training: Conduct peer reviews and provide working lead guidance.
• Documentation: Oversee PFD/P&ID development and fabrication detail accuracy across the department.
• Bill of Materials: Ensure precision in complex assembly drawings and material specifications.

Skills

Mentorship

Complex Systems

Quality Control

Standardization

Technical Resource

Complex Project Execution

Training

Documentation

Bill of Materials

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Design

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D/PDMS

SAP / ERP

Job description

Zeppelin Systems USA, Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Designer to lead design of material handling equipment and systems, focusing on both product design and mechanical/piping design.

You will mentor the design team and ensure compliance with industry standards for manufacturability and safety. You will develop 2D/3D layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, and fabrication details, coordinate reviews, and interface with clients and suppliers while advancing best-in-class design practices.