Mechanical Designer

About the role

Axalta is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join its Site Engineering Team at its Front Royal, Virginia facility. The designer supports capital project delivery by designing piping systems, minor structural elements and equipment layouts for industrial chemical processes, and develops and maintains engineering documentation in AutoCAD.

Key responsibilities

• Design process equipment and systems, including piping, fixed and rotating equipment, filling and packaging equipment, and minor structural platforms and supports.
• Produce detailed drawings and engineering documentation in AutoCAD, including 3D designs that use point-cloud scan data.
• Develop and revise general arrangement drawings, P&IDs, equipment, utility and piping arrangement drawings, piping isometrics and other deliverables.
• Act as a primary document control contact for engineering drawings at the site, checking drawings in and out, compiling mark-ups and updating revisions.
• Assist with selecting and specifying pipe fittings, pipe supports, equipment and structural elements.
• Collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, operations, contractors and other stakeholders on design, installation and project execution.
• Perform field walkdowns and measurements of existing equipment to verify conditions and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Support RFIs during installation and commissioning, troubleshoot new equipment and help mitigate safety hazards and code violations.
• Help develop as-built drawings and ensure designs meet internal specifications and, to a limited extent, codes such as OSHA and NFPA.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication, industrial plant engineering or related design work involving piping, machinery or structural systems.
• Knowledge of industrial codes such as ASME, API and OSHA, and a strong understanding of process piping systems.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds with fall protection, and to lift up to 50 pounds; flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, successful drug screening, pre-employment testing and background screening.

Required skills

• AutoCAD is required; advanced proficiency and experience with AutoCAD Vault preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with point-cloud scan data in AutoCAD for 3D design and field verification preferred.

The expected compensation range is $90,000 - $125,000 USD annually. The opening is active and being filled immediately.