Mechanical Engineer

Hunter Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 1-5 years of design experience to contribute to the development of mechanical equipment and systems. The role involves learning design tools, executing proposals, and collaborating with the team across projects.

Ideal candidates will have a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree, possible EIT/PE, and familiarity with industrial equipment. Willingness to travel internationally and strong communication are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 0-5 years of experience.
• EIT or PE preferred.
• Ansys CFD and FEA experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and interest in some international travel.
• Demonstration of working well within a team atmosphere is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment, systems, components, and structures portions.
• Mechanical design of steam and chemical process equipment and systems.
• Gather information for developing design, specs, and drawings of mechanical equipment.
• Development of piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Assist senior engineers in design packages and calculations.
• Lead mechanical engineer on small projects.
• Review design documents and vendor data.
• Attend technical conferences or training as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Engineering design

Problem solving

Education

4-year Mechanical Engineering degree

EIT or PE preferred

Tools

Ansys CFD/FEA

Job description

Mechanical Engineer is responsible for learning the basic mechanical engineering technologies, learning & using the design tools, and executing engineering designs for assigned proposals & projects. Candidates for this position are expected to have 1-5 years of engineering experience in a design role. Preferred candidates will have industrial plant or system design experience and be familiar with typical industrial mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific portions of engineering activities involving the design of equipment, systems, components, structures, etc.
• Mechanical engineering design of steam and chemical process equipment and systems.
• Gather and organize information to be used for developing the design, specifications, and drawings of mechanical equipment.
• Development of piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Assist higher-level engineers in large projects with review, check, and assembly of design packages, engineering calculations, etc.
• Lead mechanical engineer on small projects
• Review of engineering design documents and vendor data.
• Attend appropriate technical conferences and/or training as assigned.

Key Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 0-5 years of experience.
• EIT or PE preferred
• Ansys CFD and FEA experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and interest in some international travel.
• Demonstration of working well within a team atmosphere is preferred.