Sr Mechanical Engr

Job Description

This role supports projects ranging from small site improvements to large, complex capital investments and serves as a key mechanical and piping engineering authority for both regional and global initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning.
• Develop mechanical and piping Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents, including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, insulation, coatings, and materials of construction.
• Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support site‑specific standards as required.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications and manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, clearly communicating recommendations to project teams.
• Perform and/or review engineering calculations for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct pipe stress analysis and ensure compliance with applicable vessel and piping codes.
• Provide technical support for equipment repair and reliability issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead or participate in mechanical design reviews with project stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly developed and met for all mechanical and piping installations.
• Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and CADWorx to support detailed engineering and construction deliverables.
• Work closely with designers and CAD resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of drawings.
• Monitor mechanical engineering quality, schedule, and productivity throughout project execution.
• Maintain familiarity with document management and control systems (e.g., Documentum, AM Meridian).
• Provide project scoping input to support accurate cost estimates and efficient design solutions.
• Manage mechanical discipline budgets and costs, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and inspections at vendor and fabricator facilities.
• Partner with Maintenance Excellence and other stakeholders on complex or HSE‑critical issues.
• Drive value engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare mechanical and piping estimate packages and construction work order packages.
  
  

Key Success Factors

• Achieve world‑class safety performance on all assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Successfully manage mechanical and piping scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.
  
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of mechanical and piping engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.
  
  

We Value

• Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT (FE) license preferred.
• Experience with material handling or process automation systems.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Working knowledge of PIP, ASME, ANSI, API, and related codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to support large capital investments in complex manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or equivalent continuous improvement experience).
• Strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to influence across disciplines and organizational levels.
• Self‑starter with a results‑driven mindset and strong bias for action.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The annual base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $148,254. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .