SSOE is seeking a Mechanical Designer for our Food and Consumer Products division. Our Mechanical Designers are essential, working closely with our project teams, project managers and clients to implement the designs in both 2D and 3D environments, often working out the practical distribution solutions and coordinating with multiple disciplines. Mechanical Designers can expect to support projects involving process equipment systems integration, industrial utilities and process piping. They also cover a wide range of expertise, such as calculating sizing and routing paths of ducts and pipes and producing drawings from provided design data. This role will be based out of our Austin, Texas location. What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual. When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results. AI and Innovation As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work. Responsibilities A Typical Day Might Include: • Applies standard design techniques and procedures exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts. • Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems. • Coordinates and directs the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking portions of the completed drawings. • Prepares addendums and bulletins. Initiates project change orders for submittal to the project manager. • Attends construction meetings and produces site observation reports and final punch list. May trouble-shoot design problems in the field during construction. • Develops an understanding for other discipline's needs and requirements and relates them to own discipline and total project scope. • Researches design options and documents findings for project engineer/architect. • Checks design calculations and drawings. • Processes shop drawings; checks to ensure quality accuracy and completeness. • Has frequent external customer contact. • May have external customer contact to make sure equipment will reach the customers hit rates, layout, and custom pieces for the lines to work as a whole. • May be requested to attend training to develop supervisory skills. • May serve as job captain on single discipline projects. • May write portions of specifications and assist in preparing design and construction cost estimates. • Travel required. • Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments. Qualifications Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One: • Associate degree in the engineering or architectural fields preferred. • Experienced with food and/or beverage processing, packaging and material handling projects with Piping design experience being a plus. • Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D required. • The following application competencies are also a plus: Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks/Cintoo • Experience with equipment layouts and system integrations. • 8+ related designer experience. • Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. • Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays. #designer #mechanical
See More Details >>Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Location: Midland, MI Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Annually on Experience Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in plumbing and sheet metal to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of various mechanical projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of commercial projects and will be responsible for ensuring that all projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client specifications and company standards. • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and subcontractors to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets. • Oversee plumbing and sheet metal fabrication and installation processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards. • Coordinate and communicate with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns. • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure quality control. • Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports. • Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. • Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to maintain project timelines and budgets. Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing mechanical projects, preferably in plumbing and sheet metal fabrication. • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing codes, and sheet metal fabrication processes. • Proven experience in commercial project management, with a track record of successfully completed projects. • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. What We Offer: - Competitive pay ($70,000 - $100,000 Pay Based on Experience) - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with employer match - Sign on bonus up to $6,000 - Company Vehicle Provided Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Experience: • Project management: 3 years (Required) • HVAC: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Midland, MI 48642 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Midland, MI 48642: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Fives Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer About Fives Group: Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. In 2024, Fives achieved sales of $2.5 billion with a team of close to 9,000 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries. Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment. • Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates medium assignments with the overall responsibility for budget adherence, quality control and inter-discipline coordination. • Makes decisions independently on design problems, practices and methods, but may receive input on unusual or complex problems from the department manager or project engineer/architect for proposed design solutions. • Produces finished plans and specifications and final acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality and field construction results. • Completes work on major engineering or total design work on projects of smaller or moderate scope. • Serves as a job captain on single discipline projects and may serve as a job captain on multi-discipline projects. • Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project. • Writes scope of work for design based on preliminary review and meetings with the customer • May assign and review work of project design team. Checks progress of work and alerts project manager to changes of scope or additional services. • May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered and communicate them to the team. • May represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project. • May prepare total design and construction cost estimates. • Travel required. • Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments Qualifications: • Associate degree or certification of completion of other post-secondary training in engineering or fields preferred. • Minimum fifteen (10) years' experience • Prior experience in machine design and material handling equipment is required. • Field experience is preferred. • Exposure to and familiarity of packaging equipment, ductwork systems, and fabrication weldments. • AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor experience is required. • Experience with SolidWorks is a plus. • Demonstrated attention to detail. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • Valid driver's license required. Benefits: Hired employees will receive great benefits along with an extremely competitive compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Holidays, Personal Time Off and 401K & IRA and more.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Midland, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship spans approximately three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1,020,000 mechanical engineers nationwide, with 40,670 in Michigan, and forecasts a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Midland earn an average of $1,153 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $1488 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with substantial earning potential.
