Mechanical Process Engineer

Job Summary

Homeland has partnered with a global leader in designing, building, and operating highly specialized research and development facilities. Their work includes wind tunnels, rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, altitude test facilities, acoustic chambers, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities—all serving automotive, aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our client supports a wide range of markets and has recently delivered projects for major names such as NASA, Boeing, Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Department of Energy, and confidential F1 motorsports teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer who is ready to lead and manage multiple unique projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Mechanical Process Engineer , you will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver technically sound solutions that meet client expectations for scope, budget, and schedule. This Mechanical Process Engineer position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on cutting-edge projects in the most innovative industries worldwide.

• Lead and contribute to project teams developing new designs for process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and testing facilities
• Take ownership of technical performance, including schedule and budget, for assigned work
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering tasks under the guidance of a senior engineer, adapting techniques and procedures as needed
• Analyze engineering challenges using sound principles and best practices
• Review results of assigned work for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal project management and client communication
• Perform formal checks of others’ work to ensure quality and completeness
• Collaborate closely with engineers in structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics disciplines
• Size and specify piping and ducting systems and components, including compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow meters, and fluid conditioning equipment
• Design a variety of specialized systems, including: high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems, high-temperature systems such as steam, refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems, and specialty HVAC systems and components
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality
• Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers during all phases of design
• Participate in internal and client-facing meetings and design reviews
• Gather information from stakeholders, perform calculations, and develop initial layouts and design concepts
• Provide installation support and supervision, coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and trades on-site and remotely
• Generate engineering calculations, write specifications, and oversee the creation of engineering drawings
• Travel as needed to support design reviews, factory acceptance testing, construction, and startup/commissioning activities
• Contribute to proposal development and marketing efforts to secure new work
• Perform field work, including climbing on test stands and working around active machinery
• Work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet project deadlines and budget requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
• Prior experience designing process systems is preferred
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in: common process piping systems, and mechanical and process engineering analysis
• Strong oral and written communication
• Technical problem solving and organizational skills
• Ethical standards and a commitment to professional development and teamwork
• US Citizenship is required due…