Senior Mechanical Designer & Project Leader

KFI Engineers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KFI Engineers seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to produce AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit drawings, and to coordinate multi-discipline design efforts. You will lead project drawings, mentor junior designers, and contribute to project management from inception through completion.

The role emphasizes independent design work, attention to detail, and strong client interaction, with up to 10% domestic travel and a collaborative team environment at multiple manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• AAS Degree in design/drafting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of design experience.
• Expertise in 3D design, mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience in the review of mechanical equipment drawings.
• Demonstrated excellence in sophisticated layouts and technical knowledge of systems and codes.
• Ability to complete contract plans for small or large mechanical projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to guide junior team members.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and credibility with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive project drawings, including general arrangements, PIDs, 3D models, piping, and isometrics.
• Design complete systems for assigned projects, managing the preparation of drawing documents.
• Coordinate work with stakeholders, provide technical support and direction, and manage client relationships.
• Schedule and lead design meetings, drawing reviews, and act as KFI representative at project meetings.
• Plan and execute field work, gathering information and preparing for site visits.
• Take ownership of tasks, complete them, and seek assistance when needed.
• Estimate project hours, scope of work, and contribute to budgets and schedules.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers and support project management.
• Lead entire projects from inception to completion, with continuous process and skill improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D design

P&ID

Mechanical layouts

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

AAS Degree in design/drafting or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

KFI Engineers seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to produce AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit drawings, and to coordinate multi-discipline design efforts. You will lead project drawings, mentor junior designers, and contribute to project management from inception through completion.

The role emphasizes independent design work, attention to detail, and strong client interaction, with up to 10% domestic travel and a collaborative team environment at multiple manufacturing facilities.