Mechanical Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive designs for coating equipment.

• Design layouts for new coating machinery.

• Provide calculations for utility and throughput functionalities.

• Generate equipment specifications and assist with project support during development phases.

• Conceptualize new machine designs for equipment opportunities utilizing ACAD and/or SolidWorks.

• Conduct capacity studies using part data to ascertain equipment size and throughput.

• Assess utility requirements for both new and existing equipment.

• Formulate equipment specifications for subcomponents of coating systems.

• Prepare Equipment Design Overviews for client proposals.

• Design machine components, subsystems, and master assemblies within a model-centric framework.

• Evaluate and select pumps, mixers, oven burners, exhaust fans, monorail chain conveyors, and conveyor drives.

• Ensure that designs comply with process sequences, engineering standards, relevant codes, customer specifications, and budget constraints.

• Work collaboratively with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to enhance manufacturability and design quality.

• Partner with suppliers to establish capital costs.

• Develop and maintain 2D layouts for planning and system concepts.

• Analyze customer RFQs and create custom equipment solutions.

• Complete P&IDs for effective information transfer to both internal and external clients.

• Establish project timelines for new equipment manufacturing.

• Revise standard machines to enhance quality, competitiveness, value, and cost efficiency.

• Serve as a technical resource and engage in cross-functional teams.

• Undertake additional assignments and special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.

• In-depth knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or a similar program) is essential.

• Open to the possibility of remote work.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time outside the base office location.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design-to-build environments for large capital equipment projects is preferred.

• Experience in designing paint coating equipment and systems (such as washers, ovens, immersion tanks, and conveyor systems) is highly desirable.

• Proficient in using ACAD and/or SolidWorks.

• Familiarity with equipment design, engineering, and manufacturing principles is necessary.

• Capability to perform capacity studies and utility calculations.

• Knowledge of P&IDs, equipment specifications, relevant codes, customer specifications, and engineering standards is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs aimed at supporting employee health and well-being.

• Insurance coverages and benefits are provided in accordance with applicable plan terms and governing documents.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• A continuous learning environment.

• A rewarding and fulfilling workplace.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.