Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job location : Charlotte, NC 28208

Work Setting : Hybrid - Full Time - Mon - Fri

Travel : 10% - most travel is international.

Compensation : $70,000 to $80,000

Additional Compensation : 401k match up to 6%, profit sharing, OT eligible, tuition reimbursement, long-term incentive plans

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, + Company Paid : Life, AD&D, Dependent Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, EAP.

Education / Certifications : Associate degree in civil and / or mechanical discipline, or a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a technical environment.

Required Experience :

• Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD software.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet schedule and delivery deadlines.

Preferred Experience :

• Proficient in 3D modeling design software and techniques.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
• Ability to understand P&IDs for use in piping design and drawing checking.
• International travel experience.
• Industrial plant experience.

Position Summary : The Mechanical Designer requires providing conceptual and detailed design of systems & components used during project execution of industrial plant design.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Mechanical Designer does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Utilize CAD software to create mechanical drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of a Midrex plant.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD software and related Autodesk products.
• Take conceptual designs, sketches, and ideas from engineers and senior designers to develop the details necessary for a complete, engineered drawing capable of being used for purchasing, erection in the field, design analysis, etc.
• Layout of plant equipment, piping, and utility systems.
• Travel to job sites to perform analyses of existing equipment, piping routes, layouts, etc. for use in developing future, proposals, etc.
• Travel to fabrication facilities to perform mechanical inspections of equipment and adherence to designs and tolerances.
• Travel on business trips and / or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Perform checking of mechanical drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas, design, sketches, etc.
• Assist senior designers and engineers by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design.
• Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

Skills / Abilities : Required :

Required :

• Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD software.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines.

Preferred :

• Proficient in 3D modeling design software and techniques.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
• Ability to understand P&IDs for use in piping design and drawing checking.
• International travel experience.
• Industrial plant experience.

Education and Experience :

Associate Degree in civil and / or mechanical discipline, or a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a technical environment.

Travel REQUIREMENTS :

Up to 10% International and Domestic based upon project demands

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
3 days ago