Project Engineer

FLSmidth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Education support

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Product Engineering group. You will work with pumps, cyclones/manifold systems, and valve order handling using parametric design concepts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0–10 years of mechanical design experience. You will collaborate with Project Managers worldwide, create fabrication drawings, and drive design improvements across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–10 years’ mechanical design experience.
• Experience with CATIA, AutoCAD, PLM (Enovia/SmartTeam) and ANSYS.
• Good expertise in CATIA preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• English communication for US engineering team.
• Understanding manufacturing processes for casting and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers worldwide to understand design requirements and ensure the design meets those requirements (drawing content, drawing time, safety).
• Research and analyse data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Design products or systems, including instruments and controls, to enhance product performance.
• Create and maintain design tools and guidelines to ensure efficient processes and adherence to the design manual.
• Plan and direct drafting personnel in generating detailed fabrication drawings for individual products and systems.
• Develop methods and procedures for inspection, installation, and assembly.
• Manage multiple drawing projects and provide weekly progress updates to Project Managers.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Handle design questions during manufacture and ensure drawings are updated as required.
• Provide instructions to drafting personnel to ensure all project and parts issues are assigned and completed promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Enovia

SmartTeam

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Create a better future! We are dedicated to enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining through technological innovation and a collaborative global engineering team. As a Mechanical Engineer in our Product Engineering group, you will work with pumps, cyclones/manifold systems, and valve order handling using parametric design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers worldwide to understand design requirements and ensure the design meets those requirements (drawing content, drawing time, safety).
• Research and analyse data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Design products or systems, including instruments and controls, to enhance product performance.
• Create and maintain design tools and guidelines to ensure efficient processes and adherence to the design manual.
• Plan and direct drafting personnel in generating detailed fabrication drawings for individual products and systems.
• Develop methods and procedures for inspection, installation, and assembly.
• Manage multiple drawing projects and provide weekly progress updates to Project Managers.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Handle design questions during manufacture and ensure drawings are updated as required.
• Provide instructions to drafting personnel to ensure all project and parts issues are assigned and completed promptly.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required by the project.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0 to 10 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Sound knowledge of design and preparation of manufacturing drawings and general‑arrangement drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, AutoCAD, PLM (Enovia, SmartTeam) and ANSYS.
• Good expertise in CATIA is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of inspection, installation, and assembly procedures.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for casting and fabrication equipment.
• Preferred knowledge of international design standards.
• Teamwork, proactive approach, excellent communication skills.
• Proficient oral and written English for collaboration with US engineering team.
• Planning, organizing, conceptual thinking, problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health insurance, personal accident/disability, group term life insurance, annual health check‑up, and voluntary insurance options.
• 30 days paid time off with up to 10 days carry forward as earned leave.
• Flexible work schedule for work‑life balance.
• Financial support for continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we promote an environment of inclusion and diversity. In the interest of equal opportunity and eliminating bias, please exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.