Mechanical Designer Lead

• Report to the Design Manager
• Respect and adhere to all active contracts and confidentiality agreements with Applied Chemical Technology and associated clients
• Assist in the daily operation of the Design Department
• Manage specific design project functions and assigned design personnel
• Work directly with Process Project Managers when necessary in the design of process projects
• Perform specific duties of the Design Manager in his or her absence
• Manage all aspects of design projects
• for example: maintaining timelines and schedules, tracking approvals and changes, tracking transmittals, reviewing project team drawings, and completing final design packages
• Assist the Design Manager as requested with employee issues, equipment and software purchases, and training

• Associate’s Degree in Design
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a design role, with specific experience in Industrial Process Design, Industrial Equipment Design, Estimating, and proficient use of SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD software
• Ability and willingness to lead other employees and to communicate with project managers regarding design elements of projects
• Training and experience in latest version of SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD
• Training and experience in industrial process design, piping and instrument design, electrical designs, structural designs, and in equipment used in design
• Excellent hand drawing skills
• Proficient in cost estimating of equipment (Material and Labor)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Effective communication through verbal, written, and electronic formats
• Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and tactful working relationship with other employees, clients, and visitors
• Ability to maintain a clean work environment and a professional appearance while on the job
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, 401K, leave, and supplemental coverages, some available after probationary period