Mechanical Designer — Piping & 3D CAD for Industrial Plants

8797 ACS U.S.A., LLC; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta seeks a Mechanical Designer at our Front Royal, VA facility. You will design piping systems, equipment layouts, and minor structural elements for industrial chemical processes, and develop engineering docs in AutoCAD with 3D designs using point-cloud data.

You will collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, and operations, perform field verifications, and ensure drawings meet internal specs and applicable codes. A 3+ year background in mechanical design is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication, industrial plant engineering, or related design work.
• Experience with AutoCAD Vault or similar document management system preferred.
• Experience using point-cloud scan data in AutoCAD for 3D design and field verification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required; advanced AutoCAD and Vault preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial codes and standards (ASME, API, OSHA).
• Strong understanding of process piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design process equipment and systems including piping, fixed and rotating equipment, and minor structural platforms.
• Use AutoCAD to produce detailed drawings and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D designs with point-cloud data.
• Develop and revise GA drawings, P&IDs, equipment drawings, utility drawings, and piping isometrics.
• Act as document control contact for engineering drawings at Front Royal site.
• Check out/in drawings, compile markups, and update revisions from internal and external sources.
• Assist with selection and specification of pipe fittings, supports, equipment, and structural elements.
• Collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, operations, contractors, and stakeholders to support design and project execution.
• Perform field walkdowns and verifications to confirm existing conditions and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Provide technical support during initial design phase of capital and site projects; ensure compliance with internal specs and industry codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Vault

3D design

P&ID

Piping systems

Field verification

Documentation control

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Vault

Job description

Axalta seeks a Mechanical Designer at our Front Royal, VA facility. You will design piping systems, equipment layouts, and minor structural elements for industrial chemical processes, and develop engineering docs in AutoCAD with 3D designs using point-cloud data.

You will collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, and operations, perform field verifications, and ensure drawings meet internal specs and applicable codes. A 3+ year background in mechanical design is expected.