Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Company Overview:

Bendel Tank and Heat Exchanger, LLC, a division of TransTech Group, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of custom Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy vessels per ASME, API, TEMA, and UL specifications. Having been in business for over 50 years, Bendel serves several industries including: chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial food manufacturing. Bendel has a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere where success is defined by the impact on the lives of our stakeholders.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, quotation, and manufacturing of ASME pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. This position develops engineering calculations, material requirements, fabrication documentation, and design packages while ensuring compliance with applicable ASME, API, and TEMA codes and standards. The Design Engineer collaborates with customers, vendors, inspectors, and production personnel to deliver accurate quotations, support fabrication activities, resolve technical questions, and compile final project documentation. This role requires a strong commitment to quality, code compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform ASME & API calculations for customer RFQ’s utilizing Compress and AME Tank software packages
• Review ASME & API fabrication drawings for code compliance prior to customer submittal
• Prepare Pressure Vessel/Heat Exchanger Job Design packages (Calculations, Inspection Traveler, Weld Map, BOM) prior to A.I. review
• Field questions from shop and customers
• Maintain working knowledge of ASME/API/TEMA code specification changes
• Review and approve Material Test Reports (MTR’s) for ASME Section II compliance
• Compose Final Data Packages for customer submittal
• Perform such other duties that may arise in the performance of the above, and/or that may be subsequently assigned

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, API, and TEMA codes and standards
• Engineering calculations and mechanical design proficiency
• Technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Project planning and organization skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Customer service orientation and responsiveness
• Vendor and supplier coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and inspection teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Continuous learning and adaptability to changing industry standards
• Sound technical judgment and decision-making

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• 3-7 years of mechanical design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience designing pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, or similar engineered-to-order products preferred

Job Type: Full time

Benefits Designed to Work for You:

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days

Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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