Mechanical Design Engineer

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mechanical Design Engineer position! This is a Direct Hire opportunity and will be onsite in Hamburg, NY.

No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and detail ASME shell-and-tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels in accordance with Section VIII standards
• Review customer specifications, drawings, data sheets, and technical requirements to translate into manufacturable designs
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, machining details, and comprehensive bills of material
• Perform and document pressure-vessel calculations using COMPRESS, PV Elite, or similar recognized design software
• Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, machining, welding, purchasing, quality, and project management teams
• Support shop operations by answering technical questions, issuing drawing revisions, and resolving fabrication concerns
• Support NDE, hydrostatic testing, Authorized Inspector reviews, and customer hold points throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain drawings, revisions, BOMs, and engineering records within the company ERP system
• Identify and resolve design, material, fabrication, and scheduling risks before they impact production schedules
• Maintain ownership of projects from initial design through fabrication, inspection, testing, and final documentation

What You'll Need to Have:

• 3+ years of experience designing ASME pressure vessels or shell-and-tube heat exchangers
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design, or related field
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements and application
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar CAD software for mechanical design
• Experience performing ASME Code calculations manually or through recognized design software
• Strong understanding of welding, machining, forming, assembly, and fabrication processes
• Proven ability to prepare complete, accurate, and fabrication-ready drawings with detailed bills of material
• Excellent technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000 Annual with Benefits: Health, 401K, PTO, and Holidays

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