Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

For over 40 years the Komline-Filtra team has specialized in custom engineered industrial and separation filtration solutions serving industries such as metalworking, water/wastewater treatment, chemical, mining, and steel. With over 60 patents and 21,000 systems installed across 37 countries, Komline-Filtra Systems offers a wide range of products ranging from water purification, coolant/oil filtration, air/mist collectors, and pressure filters.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will focus on ensuring all design documentation related to the construction of equipment, products and services are generated and distributed to appropriate parties to ensure successful completion. The position participates in all aspects of project related activities from drawing and BoM management, shop drawings, timeline generation, cost management, in-shop acceptance testing, and field commissioning.

A successful candidate will have the knowledge and capability to interface with a cross-functional team of engineers to successfully meet customer expectations. The candidate shall possess sufficient knowledge of mechanical design and fabrication practices to support and execute various product development and construction projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and detail parts and assemblies utilizing 3D (SolidWorks, etc.) and 2D (AutoCAD, etc.) software
• Interface with designers and engineers in team environment
• Generate documentation to facilitate manufacture of products including drawings, bills of material, material specifications and design files
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and customers as necessary to satisfy various design requirements
• Generating and maintaining project engineering planning documents (Gnatt charts, drawing records, etc..) to communicate project status
• Guide and coordinate efforts of other engineers, designers, project team members and technicians
• Complete, document and provide engineering designs, calculations, processes and procedures relevant to assigned projects
• Checks work of others, as necessary, for the successful completion of assigned projects
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability
• Promotes and encourages a culture of knowledge generation and distribution pertaining to products, services, and technology
• Maintains a positive attitude toward others at all time
• Lead a team of assigned engineers in the completion of project engineering tasks.
• Responsible for effectively delegating tasks and delivering design guidance for other engineers
• Communicate effectively with customers and attend and lead customer project meetings as necessary
• Able to work effectively with project management, fabrication facilities and estimating teams to identify scope of work and commercial changes to projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience or Master’s Degree and minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
• Proficient with SolidWorks, 2D Cad tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Ability to use time management skills, multitasking, and work flexibility to maintain project schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to learn and apply new tools in order to maintain cutting edge technology
• Ability to maintain project files for ease of access for updates and changes
• Successful applicants to advanced levels will have a demonstrated understanding of one or more of the following categories:
  • Design knowledge and component selection of sheet metal fabrication (material specifications, manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities)
  • Design knowledge and component selection of piping systems (pumps, valves, filters, fittings, ASME and AWS specifications)
  • Design knowledge and component selection of refrigeration systems (compressors, valves, evaporators, condensers)
  • Design knowledge and component selection of industrial ventilation systems (industrial blowers, valves, ductwork, ASHRAE and NFPA specifications)
• Ability to travel about 10% of the time

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled