Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automated Paint Finishing Systems

Sweeping Corporation of America; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive design and execution of automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams from concept to completion.

You will lead design reviews, prepare system layouts, P&IDs, and BOMs, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects. Domestic and international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; field experience with finishing or specialized processing equipment preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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 domestically and international

Second language a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive design and execution of automated paint finishing projects. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams from concept to completion.

You will lead design reviews, prepare system layouts, P&IDs, and BOMs, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects. Domestic and international travel is required.