Mechanical / Process Designer (Hybrid) - On-Board Companies

Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract-to-Hire
Job Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid, with 3 days on-site)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k)
Compensation: $38 - $55 per hour, depending on qualifications

Overview/Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to work on-site at a chemical manufacturing site in Newark, NJ. This facility is involved in the development and manufacturing of various scents and flavors used in consumer products, such as perfumes, personal care items, household goods, and food and beverages. This role will be responsible for plant design, data management & control, 3D virtualization and engineering specification assurance, and will involve preparation of process and instrument drawings (P&ID), equipment general arrangement drawings, iso-metric piping designs and vessel installations in the chemical plant manufacturing areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical design expertise and equipment layout support for modifications to existing systems and installation of new systems
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design documents for the installation of mechanical piping and distribution systems according to engineers supplied conceptual design or project scope as provided by the Project Engineer
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design documents for the installation of instrument systems according to engineers supplied conceptual design or Project Engineer’s scope
• Supervise external contractors in drawing development
• During the projects’ construction phase, function as field engineer. Specifically, provide clarifications to all requests for information from either client's engineering team or outside contractors
• Prepare and issue to the field detailed design revisions of documentation to correct design errors/omissions and/or to reflect engineers’ requested changes
• Support supervision of construction work in progress and the completed construction to ensure consistence of the construction with the detailed design documentation
• Implement changes to P&ID drawings from process change notifications (PCN)
• Drive and implement the virtualization of the plant using AutoCAD 3D and 3D scanning
• Maintain all project documents including specifications, drawings, equipment data sheets, instrument data sheets and engineering standards in a repository database
• Maintain ACAD document publishing equipment (printers, scanners)

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School diploma, Engineering degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience in plant design and AutoCAD software
• Ability to apply virtualization concepts to 3D modeling
• Ability to develop and maintain document database
• Demonstrated expertise in design of mechanical piping and distribution systems, including layout, routing, and equipment interaction
• Ability to prepare design concepts through technical drawings utilizing client's standard specifications and national standards
• Strong knowledge of chemical plant equipment and instrumentation
• Demonstrated specific expertise in the design of the instrument portion of P&ID’s, equipment specification and layout
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and CMMS software

Work Environment:

• The work area is congested with processing equipment. Follow safety requirements as directed in the SOP’s, this includes dust masks or full- or half-face cartridge respirators as well as heat- / chemical-resistant gloves, aprons, and/or boots, face shields/goggles.
• Physical work environment requires working outdoors during inclement weather, in and around production equipment at high levels and in confined spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.