Lead Mechanical Engineer

Company Description Creative Engineers Inc. (CEI) is an engineering firm specializing in providing engineering services, pilot plant operations, and expert consultancy in alkali metals. The team at CEI consists of qualified chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers with extensive experience in operations management in various industries. CEI aims to deliver innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of its clients, emphasizing customer-centricity and process efficiency. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Mechanical Engineer at Creative Engineers Inc. located in New Freedom, PA or Greenville, SC. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for tasks such as machine design, utilizing Autodesk Inventor, managing projects, and incorporating one of a kind, novel concepts for handling alkali metals or specialty chemicals. Division of duties: * CAD, BOM, and drawing package development – 40% * ASME code calculations, structural analysis, thermal analysis – 40% * Project management, customer communication, team coordination – 20% Minimum Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of these please do not apply. * Bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an ABET accredited US school. * Minimum of 3 year's experience required. * Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, etc. * Ability to work with large 3D modeling assemblies requiring variable levels of detail. * Ability to perform in-depth structural, thermal, and fluid calculations to support design decisions. * Proficient in static structural and thermal analysis using Inventor/SolidWorks. * Ability to work onsite in New Freedom, PA or Greeneville, SC. Working from Greeneville, SC will require occasional travel to New Freedom, PA. * Ability to work in a small, multi-disciplinary, team in a hands-on Research and Development (R&D) environment. * Experience in Project Management. * Must be able to communicate with clients. * Ability to travel internationally and domestically to client sites up to 10%. * Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to export-controlled programs. * Have a current US Passport and US driver's license. * Ability to pass a background check and drug screen for initial hiring. Desirable qualifications: * Current Engineer-in-Training or EI certificate with plans to get Professional Engineer license * Experience with ASME B31 and BPVC code calculations using Excel, hand calculations, and common tools. * Experience with designing equipment to handle hazardous materials such as flammables, toxics and water reactive. * Experience designing skids, frames, pressure piping, and pressure vessels Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person