Mechanical Engineer

George Koch Sons, LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

George Koch Sons, LLC, doing business as Koch Finishing Systems, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive automated paint finishing projects from concept through startup. You will collaborate with customers, estimators, project managers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with spec.

The role requires strong leadership, design proficiency in Autodesk tools, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Field experience with installation and startup of finishing or processing equipment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating team during project pursuit and proposals.
• 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 ability

MS Office

Second language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

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