Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
We are currently looking for a Mechanical Designer to join us at our facility in Front Royal, VA.
The Mechanical Designer is a technical member of the Site Engineering Team who supports capital project delivery by designing piping systems, minor structural elements, and equipment layouts for industrial chemical processes. This role also develops and updates engineering documentation in AutoCAD and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of site engineering records.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and design process equipment and systems, including piping, fixed and rotating equipment, filling and packaging equipment, and minor structural platforms and supports.
Use AutoCAD to produce detailed drawings and maintain engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including 3D designs that incorporate point-cloud scan data.
Develop and revise general arrangement drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), detailed equipment drawings, utility drawings, piping arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, and other engineering deliverables.
Act as one of the primary document control contacts for engineering documentation at the Front Royal Site by helping to identify, organize, and maintain facility engineering drawings. Check out/in drawings, compile mark-ups, and update revisions from internal and external sources.
Assist with the selection and specification of pipe fittings, pipe supports, equipment, and structural elements.
Collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, operations, contractors, and other stakeholders to support design, development, installation, planning, and project execution.
Complete administrative duties and provide responsive customer service, including consulting with stakeholders, coordinating schedules, and maintaining required documentation.
Perform field walkdowns and verification activities to confirm existing conditions, support design accuracy, and resolve drawing discrepancies. This includes taking measurements of existing equipment or structures (dimensions, elevations, etc.).
Provide technical support during the initial design phase of capital and site engineering projects.
Assist in ensuring designs comply with internal specifications and to a limited extent applicable industry codes and standards such as OSHA and NFPA as well as (mainly for clearances, etc.).
Support Requests for Information (RFIs) during installation and commissioning and assist with troubleshooting new process equipment and systems.
Proactively identify and help mitigate safety hazards, code violations, and other issues related to equipment layout and design.
Support the development of as-built drawings to reflect field changes, completed installations, and current facility conditions in order to ensure accuracy of site engineering documentation
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Three or more years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication, industrial plant engineering, or related design work involving piping, machinery, or structural systems.
Experience using AutoCAD Vault or a similar document management system preferred.
Experience utilizing point-cloud scan data in AutoCAD for 3D design and field verification preferred.
Computer Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with AutoCAD is required; advanced AutoCAD proficiency and experience with AutoCAD Vault is preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Knowledge of relevant industrial codes and standards, including ASME, API, OSHA, and related requirements.
Strong understanding of process piping systems.
Successful completion of a drug screening.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to research policies and provide guidance to on-site personnel and other company locations.
Demonstrated initiative in identifying needs and
Numbers & Facts
Location
Front Royal, Virginia
Skills
3D Designunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Chemical Processesunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Design Verificationunmatched
Document Controlunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Facilities Engineeringunmatched
Fixed Plant/Equipmentunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Coatingunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Legalunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
OSHAunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Safety Codesunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
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