Lead Design Engineer

As the Lead Design Engineer this role is responsible for leading the design of tanks and vessels agitation and mixing systems process piping and filling and packaging layouts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or process engineering and a proven ability to deliver high-quality construction documentation.

Additional Information

The travel for this position is 30%

Engineering Design

• Coordinates for the design and implementation of projects from preliminary engineering detailed design to construction successful start-up and acceptance by operating management at the site.
• Ability to calculate and engineering hydronic piping systems and process piping systems.
  • Provide fluid flow calculations for raw materials based on density distance pressure drop and desired target flow rates.
  • Engineer process piping layouts and ability to value engineer piping systems by means of reduction in welds bolt & gasket kits or overall lengths of piping.
  • Evaluate direct pipe method verse reverse return piping designs for chilled water systems.
  • Evaluate boiler systems for steam generation sizing of condensate traps and piping and work with process chemistry group for sizing of boiler system.
  • Knowledge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for engineered make-up air systems and low-level ventilation.
  • Knowledge and ability to design and engineer Dust Collection Systems
  • Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Programs.
    • Developing designs within select fields of disciplines (Process Flow Diagrams Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams P&IDs General Arrangement Layouts and overall Site Layout Drawings Elevation and Plan views detailed piping designs isometric schematics etc.)
    • Create construction documents with various AutoDESK products including AutoCAD Plant 3D Revit Navisworks and Inventor.
    • Create Navisworks Models (.NWC .NWD .NWF) for design review sessions to walk through detailed progression of process piping with other division disciplines Site leadership and Operations.
  • Develop and support detailed bidding documentation for procurement of equipment and vendors.
    • Detail Equipment Specific Functional Specifications
    • Process / Project Mechanical Scope of Work for process mechanical design including process piping and process ventilation.
    • Origination of accurate CAD based Process Flow Diagrams P&IDs Equipment Layout Elevation Plan View drawings Piping Designs as well as other drawings and specifications for use in contractor bidding and construction.
  • Originate CAD bid packages
    • Development and creation of Engineering Drawings and specifications from conceptual through approved for construction within specific fields of expertise.
      • Manufacturing and Raw Material Storage
      • Filling & packaging
      • Dust Collection Systems
      • Chilled Water systems
  • Solving of simple to moderately complex engineering problems. Assists in the solving of complex engineering problems.
    • Utilizing technical expertise & experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Incorporation of Operational Manufacturing and Quality requirements into process and equipment designs.
  • Implementation of new technologies into areas of designs for new processes equipment and facilities as part of a larger project.
  • Actively increasing technical expertise and proficiency in AutoDESK product suites.
    • Skill set includes Layer and Nomenclature Management paper-space vs. model-space blocks templates.
    • Utilizing Global Supply Chain Engineer Services standards for CAD drawing (templates numbering systems etc)
    • Utilizing AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for hosting cloud based project and models. Working through design stage gate processes while using the ACC and construction Build module for handling RFIs and Submittals.
    • Assist field personnel to assure compliance to departmental standards and basic CAD competencies.

Project Management

• This role includes the use of a narrower set of problem solving and Project Management methodologies.
  • Incumbent participates in division-level programs as a member of project team ensuring the successful completion of project objectives while pursuing improvement projects.
  • Leads multiple Design and Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Works with GSC sites to develop detailed cost estimates for specific design components of projects.
  • Works with Division Engineering Leadership to develop timelines for design and construction periods based on the project charter and scopes.
• Working member of cross functional Global Supply Chain project teams
  • Works on teams of 1-6 people during all stages of the project life cycle.
  • Assists Project Managers in the development of end-date schedules of assigned projects through development implementation and works to ensure critical-path of project schedules.
• Offers guidance directing the efforts of outside contractors and engineering companies on major capital projects.
• Conducts contractor bid walk-through when appropriate on internal designs.
• Provides recommendations to Skilled Trades contractors at the beginning of equipment installation in the field and then again as required through to successful completion and installation of equipment or process.
• Provide onsite construction administration support through the duration of construction including site visits punch list and installation verification
• Participates in new process or facility commissioning and start-ups.
• Engineering Services Consultant
  • Assists efforts in the qualifying equipment vendors and contractors minimizing faulty construction time delays and law suits.
  • Supports the development Standard Operating Procedures for operator training at the site. Facilitating turn-over of processes and equipment to plant operating personnel.
  • Provides input on purchases.
    • Process Devices Piping Raw Material Storage Process Vessels Packaging material handling equipment etc.
  • Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing activities for selected equipment at vendors facility
  • Obtains quotations from vendors on specified equipment (Vessels Piping Control Devices Filling and Packaging etc.)
  • Reviews performance of selected equipment or contractors used on assigned projects to control quality of work.
  • Provides CAD-based design and cost estimates for special projects.
  • Provides engineering related designs and consulting as a key member of the project team for major capital and Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Provides assistance to Plant Engineers as a member of larger project teams.
  • Presents designs during peer review of drawings and other technical documentation prepared by incumbent to ensure correctness and accuracy in form fit and function.
  • Develops process equipment drawings and specifications that may be incorporated into Global Supply Chain Engineering Services Standards and recommended Best Practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineer
• Must have 7 years of engineering experience
• Must have experience with Design Engineering skills and results
• Must have experience developing scope of work documents and approve vendor bids packages
• Must have AutoCAD Plant 3D Revit Naviswork and Inventor
• Must have Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project
• Must have project management experience

Preferred Qualification:

• At least have Bachelors Degree or higher in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Have experience with Familiarity with Continuous Improvement processes/techniques: i.e. 6 sigma certified lean transactional lean root cause analysis etc.
• Have six sigma certification (Green Belt Black Belt etc)
• Have AutoDesk Construction Cloud
• Have Professional Engineering License