Mechanical Engineer

Westaff is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who has performed code calculations (for pressure vessels or mechanical design, per ASME Section VIII code), and Compress software and CAD experience. BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar (PE not required). $85K -115K DOE (salary can be negotiated for Sr. ME). South Baton Rouge/ St. Gabriel area. 

Duties: 

• Review customer specifications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the customers’ design criteria and schedule to determine proper design criteria.

• Perform calculations using Compress and/or RCS to determine appropriate design and associated process from concept to fabrication.

• Prepare and release bill of materials as required by the project’s timeline.

• Coordinate with drafters to generate and review manufacturing drawings in compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and company standards.

• Select proper weld procedures to be used in fabrication of heat exchanger. Welding engineer is available to assist in getting procedures approved for use.

• Facilitate customer reviews via the document control process.

• Coordinate with the project’s estimator to process change orders.

• Evaluate mechanical systems and products by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.

• Support manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment or fixtures for fabricating, assembling, and installing components.

Demonstrated working knowledge of design and fabrication of shell and tube heat exchanger, pressure vessels or related custom engineered equipment. Possess working knowledge of ASME code, specifically section VIII and IX. Computer aided design knowledge.