Lead Mechanical Engineer, Automated Finishing Systems

South Western Communications, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems in Evansville, IN seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design for automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams from concept through startup, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and specs.

You will prepare layouts, P&IDs, BOMs, provide engineering leadership during design reviews, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or specialized processing equipment.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency with Autodesk products and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating team during preliminary engineering, project pursuit and proposal phases.
• Take accountability for all design aspects of projects and supervise engineering and design team members.
• Prepare comprehensive 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

Innovation mindset

Travel willingness

Second language

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems in Evansville, IN seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design for automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams from concept through startup, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and specs.

You will prepare layouts, P&IDs, BOMs, provide engineering leadership during design reviews, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.