Mechanical Designer

Axalta•Front Royal, VA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their Site Engineering Team at their facility in Front Royal, VA. This role is crucial for supporting capital project delivery by designing piping systems, minor structural elements, and equipment layouts for industrial chemical processes. The Mechanical Designer will also be responsible for developing and updating engineering documentation using AutoCAD and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of site engineering records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three or more years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication, industrial plant engineering, or related design work involving piping, machinery, or structural systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
Knowledge of relevant industrial codes and standards, including ASME, API, OSHA, and related requirements.
Strong understanding of process piping systems.
Successful completion of a drug screening.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Demonstrated initiative in identifying needs and implementing solutions with limited supervision.
Flexibility to adapt to changing systems, processes, and policies.
Proactive approach to work and problem solving.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Experience using AutoCAD Vault or a similar document management system preferred.
Experience utilizing point-cloud scan data in AutoCAD for 3D design and field verification preferred.
Advanced AutoCAD proficiency and experience with AutoCAD Vault is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and design process equipment and systems, including piping, fixed and rotating equipment, filling and packaging equipment, and minor structural platforms and supports.
Use AutoCAD to produce detailed drawings and maintain engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including 3D designs that incorporate point-cloud scan data.
Develop and revise general arrangement drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), detailed equipment drawings, utility drawings, piping arrangement drawings, piping isometrics, and other engineering deliverables.
Act as one of the primary document control contacts for engineering documentation at the Front Royal Site by helping to identify, organize, and maintain facility engineering drawings.
Check out/in drawings, compile mark-ups, and update revisions from internal and external sources.
Assist with the selection and specification of pipe fittings, pipe supports, equipment, and structural elements.
Collaborate with project engineers, maintenance, operations, contractors, and other stakeholders to support design, development, installation, planning, and project execution.
Complete administrative duties and provide responsive customer service, including consulting with stakeholders, coordinating schedules, and maintaining required documentation.
Perform field walkdowns and verification activities to confirm existing conditions, support design accuracy, and resolve drawing discrepancies.
Provide technical support during the initial design phase of capital and site engineering projects.
Assist in ensuring designs comply with internal specifications and to a limited extent applicable industry codes and standards such as OSHA and NFPA as well as (mainly for clearances, etc.).
Support Requests for Information (RFIs) during installation and commissioning and assist with troubleshooting new process equipment and systems.
Proactively identify and help mitigate safety hazards, code violations, and other issues related to equipment layout and design.
Support the development of as-built drawings to reflect field changes, completed installations, and current facility conditions in order to ensure accuracy of site engineering documentation.