Mechanical / Piping Designer

Summary/Objective

Mechanical/Piping Designer for the manufacturing of custom high pressure compression equipment. The position requires the applicant to perform within a collaborative environment and demonstrate exceptional proficiency using SolidWorks 3D modeling software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely perform all duties and responsibilities within a manufacturing environment
• Use SolidWorks to create 3D equipment models.
• Use SolidWorks to create 2D fabrication drawings.
• Assist Project Engineers, Sales, and the Customer to develop efficient equipment layouts on structural steel skids.
• Create detailed fabrication piping, pressure vessel and structural skid drawings with bills of material.
• Support manufacturing of the equipment by addressing or incorporating comments to the equipment’s design
• Communicate effectively with Project Engineers, Fabricators, Sales, and the Customer
• Ability to review own work, and that of others, for correctness concerning all aspects of the model and drawings.
• Manage time to complete work as needed to meet the project schedule.
• Adhere to company design standards and develop future standards for improvement.

Competencies: 

• Ability work on several projects simultaneously
• Efficient in problem solving in a timely manner.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence for customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and soliciting customer feedback to improve service.
• Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and respond well to questions.
• Self-motivated to continually achieve goals.
• Adaptable and effectively respond to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Contribute to building a positive team environment through commitment and respect.
• Demonstrate professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Show organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience using SolidWorks in an engineering / manufacturing environment is required.
• Degree in engineering or design, or extensive demonstrative experience in design engineering is required.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with others in a professional environment is required.
• Proficient use of SolidWorks to create models, fabrication drawings and bills of material is required.
• Proficient use of SolidWorks assemblies, pipe routing and weldments is required.
• Proficient use of SolidWorks PDM Professional to manage models, drawings and parts libraries is required.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams is required.
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessel code is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.3 piping codes is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering and fabrication process is preferred.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and hours will vary (40 hours or greater)

Work Environment:

This job operates in a variety of settings to include but not limited to an office setting, warehouse, and production facility, outdoors on a job site in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The designer’s typical workday is 90% at the workstation.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying.
• Reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers (i.e., frequent typing)

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

UECompression is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000