Mechanical Process Engineer - Associate Level

Mechanical Process Engineer – Associate Level

We are in search of a Mechanical Process Engineer. This position can be performed in either of our Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI offices. Join our team to turn abstract ideas into realities and work on mission‑critical challenges for NASA, the DoD, automotive manufacturers, and DOE.

The role involves designing, building, and operating complex research and development facilities such as wind tunnels, rocket test stands, and climatic chambers. You will lead and manage projects as part of a multi‑discipline team, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering key projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

• Work with and lead project teams to develop new designs for process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and test facilities.
• Take ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance of the work assigned.
• Under the direction of a senior engineer, plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate engineering work through selection and adaptation of techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Analyze features or work and apply sound engineering principles and practices.
• Review results from assigned tasks to determine if results are complete, correct, and adequately documented.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for project management and clients.
• Formally check the work of others for completeness.
• Work closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
• Size and specify piping/ducting and components; select compressors, pumps, fans, valves, flow measurement and fluid conditioning equipment.
• Design high‑pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems, high‑temperature systems including steam systems, refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems, specialty HVAC systems, and components.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment and under deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support the Project Manager and Senior Engineer in ongoing design efforts.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews with team members and clients.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations, and prepare rough layouts and sketches as required.
• Provide installation support and supervision: work with suppliers, subcontractors and other trades from the office and project sites.
• Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings.
• Travel as required to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing, provide construction and startup/commissioning support at job sites.
• Participate in proposal development and support marketing activities.
• Perform field work, including climbing on test stands and working around machinery.
• Work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.

• B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience; or 2‑3 years engineering experience and a Master’s degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Prior design experience with process systems is preferred.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinarian team environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with common process piping systems.
• Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, strong technical problem‑solving and strong organizational approach.
• High ethical values and strong commitment to self‑development, teamwork, and desire to work in a federal environment.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget of individual projects.
• Design experience including layout of process drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.3, and ASME B&PV Code.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow (compressible and in compressible), thermal sciences, and process systems. Experience in design and/or maintenance of…