Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of War, is hiring a Mechanical Designer to support design and construction of chemical plant facilities at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. This position will work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and our hybrid approach provides plenty of on-site collaboration and support for new staff onboarding as well as the flexibility for working remotely some days. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting mechanical engineers in technical tasks to support design and construction of multi-million dollar modernization programs. Your work will include planning, design, analysis, and engineering inputs into the construction and maintenance at a chemical plant facilities. You will assist in generating, checking and managing the mechanical design packages with collaboration from the design team. These packages will include drawings, specifications and diagrams that clearly define the mechanical construction package. These packages are issued to general contractors for construction on large scale modernization projects as well as smaller plant maintenance type upgrades. Working alongside mechanical engineers, you will provide technical oversight during the actual field installation and commissioning of equipment. As a mechanical designer, you will: o Create and edit mechanical drawings using Inventor, AutoCAD, and Revit models. o Work with a multi-discipline engineering team to perform plant and project engineering tasks and interface with site operations and maintenance teams. o Select construction materials and methods, write specifications, and prepare mechanical drawings. o Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as equipment and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety, and make recommendations concerning any needed modifications. o Create drawings used for construction, installation and procurement of mechanical equipment. o Assist engineering to ensure that work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices and within cost during the execution phase. o Assist in commissioning plans and maintain field redline documentation as needed. o Consider safety in all aspects of work and design.Required Education, Experience, & Skills o Associate's degree in technology or drafting from an accredited university and 6+ years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. o Ability to create mechanical drawings in CADD software for efficient production of engineering work designer must be proficient in AudoDesk software. o Ability to effectively review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input. o Ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks. o A high degree of technical competence regarding the broad application of mechanical engineering principles to the development of new capabilities and/or solutions to customers’ challenging modernization problems. o Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. o Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. o Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment with a high level of attention to detail. o Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access. o May consider candidates with additional experience for a more senior role or with fewer years experience for a more junior role. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills o Experience with process piping design using Plant 3D. o CADD software certifications. o Chemical manufacturing experience. o Energetics materials experience. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1 Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
See More Details >>Who We Are Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. What You'll Be Doing Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of small and large mechanical engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Develop and implement project specific mechanical engineering execution plans to ensure efficient and effective project execution. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, operations, and procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery. • Lead and manage the execution of mechanical engineering scope of work in all phases (Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design). • Monitors and reports actual progress and forecasting/check for discipline activities, including management of labor hours and delivered documents. • Lead the design and selection of stationary and rotating equipment considering factors such as safety, reliability, maintainability, cost, and schedule. • Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations. • Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems and equipment. • Oversee the procurement of mechanical equipment, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications. • Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements. • Utilize engineering design and management software tools and applications to support mechanical engineering activities and enhance project efficiency. Ideal Background Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required. Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred. Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of design standards and codes. • Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials. • Development of piping material and material procurement specifications. • Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems. • Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems. • Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems. • Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items. • Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems. • Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application. • Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints. • Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems. • Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers. • Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents. • Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts. • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards. • Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Excellent presentation skills. • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision. Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. #LI-MR Hargrove Culture We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
See More Details >>Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a well rounded Mechanical Engineer to help us conceptualize, execute, and commission modernization and new construction projects at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and our hybrid approach provides plenty of on-site collaboration and support for new staff onboarding as well as the flexibility for working remotely some days. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical engineering and technical tasks to support design, construction and commissioning of multi-million dollar modernization programs. Your work will include planning, design, analysis, and engineering inputs into the construction and maintenance of chemical plant facilities. You will take process flow diagrams created by chemical engineers to specify mechanical equipment that meet required temperature and pressure ranges. You will provide technical oversight during the actual field installation and commissioning of equipment. This position requires a high degree of technical competence regarding the broad application of mechanical engineering principles to the development of new capabilities and/or solutions to customers’ challenging modernization problems. You will perform one or more of the following mechanical engineering functions: • Work with a multi-discipline engineering team to perform plant and project engineering. Select construction materials and methods, write specifications, supervise and prepare mechanical drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules • Perform mechanical engineering analyses for one or more of the following: steam systems, hydraulic systems, pumping / piping systems, HVAC systems, machinery design and layout, process cooling and heating systems, storage tank design and construction, vessel design and construction, inspection and repair • Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings, equipment, and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety. Make recommendations concerning any needed modifications • Support development of plans and schedules for the construction phase of projects ensuring that materials, equipment, and personnel will be available to meet project schedules • Ensure that work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices and within cost during the execution phase • Create detailed project proposals, scopes of work and estimates • Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input • Execute commissioning plan and maintain documentation as needed • Consider safety in all aspects of work and design Required Education, Experience, & Skills o Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. We may consider a closely related degree o Typically 6+ years related experience including design, construction, and commissioning o Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards o Working knowledge of 3D design / modeling o Experience in at least 2 of the following areas: • Perform Pipe Stress Analysis • Tank and Vessel Design / Fabrication Methods / Inspection & Testing • Machine Design / Fabrication Methods • Pumps / Piping System Design • Executing commissioning plans and maintaining documentation o Able to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written communication skills o Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment with a high level of attention to detail o Ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks o Ability to create scopes of work and estimates o Ability to direct design teams and external design firms o Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input o Ability to interface with site operations and maintenance teams o Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ProjectPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills o Experience in the design and construction of chemical manufacturing facilities that involve the use of acids, bases, and solvents for the production of energetic materials o Professional Engineering License o Pipe Stress Analysis using Caesar II o Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (Caesar II) o Piping Isometric Drawing reviews to P&IDs #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1 Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Kingsport, TN, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national employment for mechanical engineers is projected to grow by 11% from 2023 to 2033, with Kingsport, TN, experiencing a steady demand for skilled mechanical tradespeople. Apprentices in Kingsport earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $700 per week. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
