Draftsman/Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer works under the direction of the Project Manager and also utilizes independent judgment to perform the day-to-day project duties of designing, developing and releasing deliverables. This includes detail & assembly drawings and related bills-of material used in the fabrication of equipment for petrochemical, power generation and gas compression (largely assemblies for fluid & gas handling). Primary responsibility involves generating design plans utilizing Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of the API Equipment design standards.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a professional team-based office environment and meet date-driven customer-focused commitments.
• Review and comprehend customer generated specifications and requirements.
• Design and maintain documents with technical support from project engineering and project management
• Create / maintain component BOM documentation
• Create / maintain piping arrangement drawings (Top assembly and Piping module) using P&ID and customer specifications consisting of however not limited to; 3D models, detail drawings, spool drawings & bill of materials.
• Create and maintain project files using departmental resources and best practices.
• Conduct model design reviews with both internal resources as well as externally with customers and project management.
• Record needed changes during design review processes and ensure they are communicated to the project team using departmental resources / best practices.
• Provide manufacturing support related to published designs and released design documentation as required.
• Generate "as-built" design documentation and provided them to the Quality department as needed.
• Execute other tasks as assigned
• Ability to travel when required

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent
• Knowledge of 3D Parametric CAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; including Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented with a solid understanding of drafting standards, design fundamentals, and related fabrication processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must work well both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Responsible for creating and maintain piping arrangement drawings (Top assembly and Piping module) with 3D models, spool drawings & bill of materials.
• Domestic travel is required.
• Other work as assigned to support projects and / or customer expectations as needed

Other Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to carry a project from conception to production.
• Prior experience using Autodesk Inventor and/or Routed Systems
• Prior experience using Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Experience with API standards.
• A showcase portfolio of your past work

Pay based on experience