Mechanical Engineer

Koch Enterprises; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems seeks 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 conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with customer specs.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, producing system layouts and P&IDs, and guiding procurement and installation activities while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Travel domestically and internationally.
• Second language proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office required.

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

Leadership

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer at Koch Finishing Systems, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of automated paint finishing projects. Collaborating closely with customers, estimators, project managers, and various internal teams, you will be responsible for overseeing all design aspects of projects from conception to completion. Your diligence, technical expertise, and leadership skills will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications.

Essential 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.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, and Navisworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Education, Training, and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or specialized processing equipment.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran