Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer with 10 13 years of experience in the Chemical or FMCG industry. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical and piping systems for process plants while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.

The role also involves onsite field support, vendor coordination, and technical troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical Design:

  • Develop layouts, select equipment, and design support structures using industry-standard tools.
  • Review P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and GA (General Arrangement) drawings for equipment and piping.
  • Ensure appropriate selection of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and tanks based on process requirements.
  • Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation, and civil engineering teams to ensure seamless design integration.

Project Execution & Field Support:

  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely execution of mechanical and piping designs.
  • Prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and procurement specifications.
  • Provide onsite support during equipment installation, commissioning, and startup.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to mechanical and piping systems.
  • Conduct site surveys, prepare as-built documentation, and implement design modifications as required.
  • Collaborate with fabrication and construction teams to resolve site-related issues.

Vendor Coordination & Support:

  • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure equipment and piping components meet design requirements.
  • Review vendor proposals, specifications, and drawings, providing feedback and approvals.
  • Conduct technical discussions and negotiations with vendors to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Assist with vendor inspections, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and site acceptance tests.
  • Address vendor-related non-conformities and deviations from project specifications.

Software & Tools:

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Experience with Plant 3D, E3D, or similar tools for equipment modeling.
  • Ability to work with ERP systems and engineering document management software.
  • Experience with greenfield and brownfield plant expansion and modification projects is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10 13 years of professional experience.
  • Experience in mechanical and piping design for process plants.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.
  • Experience with onsite installation, commissioning, and startup support.

Preferred Industry Experience:

  • Chemical.
  • FMCG.
  • Food & Beverage.
  • Pharmaceuticals.
  • Petrochemicals.



Numbers & Facts

LocationCincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Brownfield Redevelopmentunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Selectionunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Heat Exchangerunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Instrumentation Engineeringunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical Designunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Pipingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Procurement Specificationsunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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