Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automated Finishing Systems

KOCH Finishing Systems; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KOCH Finishing Systems in Evansville, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive automated paint finishing projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with customers, estimators, project managers and internal teams to ensure designs meet schedule, budget and specifications.

You will lead design reviews, develop system layouts, P&IDs, mass balances, BOMs, and purchase specs, and provide engineering leadership through installation and startup while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or specialized processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating team during preliminary engineering, project pursuit and proposal phases.
• Oversee all design aspects of projects and supervise engineering and design team members.
• Prepare system layouts, floor plans, P&IDs, and mass balances for major projects.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout design reviews, quality inspections, installation, and startup phases.
• Ensure equipment and materials meet contract performance objectives, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Size and specify equipment and design elements, and order cost-efficient equipment as needed.
• Prepare purchase specifications, develop BOMs, and support equipment expediting.
• Assist manufacturing and field activities with technical interpretations and problem-solving.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industrial safety standards are met in all designs and specifications.
• Organize and conduct reviews and problem-solving sessions within the organization.

Skills

Innovative mindset

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

MS Office

Travel (domestic/international)

Second language (preferred)

Job description

KOCH Finishing Systems in Evansville, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive automated paint finishing projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with customers, estimators, project managers and internal teams to ensure designs meet schedule, budget and specifications.

You will lead design reviews, develop system layouts, P&IDs, mass balances, BOMs, and purchase specs, and provide engineering leadership through installation and startup while ensuring safety and regulatory