Lead Mechanical Engineer, Automated Paint Finishing

South Western Communications, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers and internal teams from concept through startup, ensuring designs meet performance and schedule goals.

You will prepare layouts, P&IDs and BOMs, provide engineering leadership during reviews, and verify compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products: AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Second language skills are a plus.

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 Bill of Materials (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

MS Office

Travel ability

Second language

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers and internal teams from concept through startup, ensuring designs meet performance and schedule goals.

You will prepare layouts, P&IDs and BOMs, provide engineering leadership during reviews, and verify compliance with safety and environmental standards.