Mechanical Design Engineer – Piping & Fluid Systems

Confidential; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Ohio designs and builds custom piping, fluid handling equipment and pressure vessels. The Design Engineer will create and update engineering models and drawings, perform calculations, and ensure codes and standards compliance throughout quotation to production.

The role requires 3+ years in piping design with SolidWorks/AutoCAD proficiency, experience in PVF components, and ERP/MRP BOM management. Travel to Cleveland area is possible, with strong collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of piping design, PVF, fabricated equipment experience preferred; co-op or internship may be considered for entry-level.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including 3D modeling and detailed drawing creation.
• Working knowledge of piping, fittings, valves, strainers, and PVF components.
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and common alloys used in fabricated equipment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage item masters, BOMs, and engineering/order-related information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret technical customer specifications and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and project information during quotation to evaluate scope and design requirements.
• Design custom strainers, pressure vessels, piping assemblies per applicable codes and standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering models and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform design calculations for oil, lube, chilled water, potable and other fluid systems.
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering designs meeting performance and code requirements.
• Support cost estimation and quotations by developing material takeoffs and engineering hours.
• Create and maintain item masters and BOMs in ERP/MRP to support procurement and production planning.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Vendors to resolve engineering questions.
• Serve as technical resource to Customers and internal stakeholders; participate in design reviews and project meetings.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Piping design

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Confidential in Ohio designs and builds custom piping, fluid handling equipment and pressure vessels. The Design Engineer will create and update engineering models and drawings, perform calculations, and ensure codes and standards compliance throughout quotation to production.

The role requires 3+ years in piping design with SolidWorks/AutoCAD proficiency, experience in PVF components, and ERP/MRP BOM management. Travel to Cleveland area is possible, with strong collaboration across functions.