Mechanical Design Engineer

SSI Fabricated Design Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex piping and fluid system design challenges? Join our team and play a key role in delivering critical pipe, valve, & fitting (PVF) and fluid handling systems—from initial quotation through final engineering—for customers across a broad range of industries. Working alongside a collaborative engineering group, you’ll have the autonomy to own designs from concept to completion while ensuring full conformance to industry Codes & Standards.

This position reports to the Vice President of Engineering and is based in Middletown, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications and technical requirements during the quotation process to ensure scope clarity and design feasibility.
• Design custom strainers, pressure vessels, and related piping assemblies in accordance with applicable Codes and Standards (ASME, API, ASTM).
• Independently develop engineering models and drawings (layouts, outlines, P&, detail drawings, bills of materials, etc.) using Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Performing and verifying design calculations for oil & lube, chilled water, potable & fresh water, and aqueous foam systems.
• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive quotations by contributing material takeoffs, engineering hours, and technical input to support the Sales team.
• Create and maintain item masters and bills of materials in the MRP system to support accurate procurement and production planning.
• Serve as a technical resource and collaborator across Customers, Sales, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Vendors to resolve engineering questions and drive projects forward.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions with customers as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in piping design, PVF, or related equipment engineering such as pumps, valves, or fluid system components; new graduates with relevant co-op or internship experience are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD, including 3D modeling and detail drawing creation
• Basic knowledge of piping, fittings, valves, strainers, and related PVF components
• Familiarity with carbon steel, stainless steel, and common alloy materials used in fabricated equipment
• Experience using ERP/MRP business software for item masters, BOMs, and order management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Infrequent travel required, primarily domestic to the Cleveland, OH area
• Due to the nature of our work and U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in or around a fabrication or welding shop environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical customer specifications
• Knowledge of welding and machining processes as they apply to fabricated equipment
• Familiarity with ASME B31 piping codes and/or ASME Section VIII pressure vessel design
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASME, ASTM, and PIP
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to read wiring schematics

If you’re a motivated piping engineer looking to grow your career in a team that values technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.