Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer with 10–13 years in the chemical or FMCG industries to design, develop, and optimize mechanical and piping systems for process plants.

The role includes onsite field support, vendor coordination, and commissioning assistance, coordinating with process, electrical, instrumentation, and civil teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 10–13 years of experience.
• Experience in mechanical and piping design for process plants.
• Experience with onsite installation, commissioning, and startup support.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts, select equipment, and design support structures for process plants.
• Review P&IDs and GA drawings for equipment and piping.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation, and civil teams for design integration.
• Prepare BOQs and procurement specifications.
• Provide onsite support during installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to mechanical and piping systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping design

P&ID review

GA drawings

Equipment selection

Vendor coordination

Field support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

E3D

ERP systems

Engineering document management software

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer with 10–13 years of experience in the Chemical or FMCG industry. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical and piping systems for process plants while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.

The role also involves onsite field support, vendor coordination, and technical troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop layouts, select equipment, and design support structures using industry-standard tools.
• Review P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and GA (General Arrangement) drawings for equipment and piping.
• Ensure appropriate selection of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and tanks based on process requirements.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation, and civil engineering teams to ensure seamless design integration.

Project Execution & Field Support:

• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely execution of mechanical and piping designs.
• Prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and procurement specifications.
• Provide onsite support during equipment installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to mechanical and piping systems.
• Conduct site surveys, prepare as-built documentation, and implement design modifications as required.
• Collaborate with fabrication and construction teams to resolve site-related issues.

Vendor Coordination & Support:

• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure equipment and piping components meet design requirements.
• Review vendor proposals, specifications, and drawings, providing feedback and approvals.
• Conduct technical discussions and negotiations with vendors to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Assist with vendor inspections, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and site acceptance tests.
• Address vendor-related non-conformities and deviations from project specifications.

Software & Tools:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Plant 3D, E3D, or similar tools for equipment modeling.
• Ability to work with ERP systems and engineering document management software.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield plant expansion and modification projects is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10–13 years of professional experience.
• Experience in mechanical and piping design for process plants.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.
• Experience with onsite installation, commissioning, and startup support.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Chemical.
• FMCG.
• Food & Beverage.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Petrochemicals.