Job Title: Senior Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Experience: 15 Years
Industry: Chemical / FMCG / Pharmaceutical
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical & Piping Design Engineer with 15 years of experience in the Chemical FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will lead the design development and optimization of mechanical piping rotary and static equipment for process plants. This role also involves site support construction supervision vendor coordination troubleshooting and project leadership to ensure successful execution.
Expertise in process plant design piping systems HVAC integration and rotating/static equipment selection is essential. Experience in large-scale industrial projects cleanroom environments and regulatory compliance (ASME API TEMA etc.) is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical & Piping System Design
Lead the design and engineering of piping systems including process utility and HVAC-related piping.
Prepare and approve P&IDs isometric drawings and general arrangement (GA) layouts.
Ensure optimal selection and layout of pumps compressors heat exchangers pressure vessels storage tanks and reactors.
Provide expert guidance on corrosion protection metallurgy selection and insulation requirements.
Optimize piping designs for safety efficiency and maintenance accessibility.
Ensure designs comply with ASME B31.3 API 570 ANSI ASTM OSHA and NFPA standards.
2. Rotary & Static Equipment Engineering
Oversee the design selection and specification of rotary equipment such as pumps blowers compressors agitators turbines and fans.
Lead the engineering of static equipment including pressure vessels heat exchangers storage tanks boilers and reactors ensuring compliance with ASME Sec VIII TEMA API 650 PED and other industry codes.
Assess and optimize mechanical seals bearings lubrication and cooling systems for long-term reliability.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
3. Site Support & Construction Supervision
Provide technical leadership during project execution including piping installation mechanical equipment erection and commissioning.
Ensure construction work aligns with engineering designs specifications and safety regulations.
Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests for piping and mechanical systems including hydrostatic pneumatic and leak testing.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical and piping failures alignment issues vibration concerns and process inefficiencies.
Supervise as-built documentation and modification requests based on site conditions.
Ensure compliance with welding NDT and quality control requirements for piping and mechanical structures.
4. Vendor Coordination & Procurement Support
Manage relationships with vendors suppliers and EPC contractors ensuring equipment and materials meet technical requirements.
Review and approve vendor proposals technical bids and engineering documentation for compliance.
Lead technical discussions vendor evaluations and cost optimization strategies.
Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and third-party inspections for critical equipment.
Ensure timely procurement and delivery of mechanical and piping components for project execution.
6. Project Management & Team Lead