Pressure Vessel Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

R-V Industries is a design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment, including a wide range of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels engineered and fabricated in our own shops. The Pressure Vessel Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, code calculations, and detailed documentation of pressure vessels and related components built to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII. This is a hands-on engineering role with a clear growth path: we are looking for someone who brings strong fundamentals, the desire to master pressure vessel design, and the character to grow into a technical and people leader on our team. We are open to training the right candidate from an adjacent field — process equipment, structural, piping, or heat exchanger design — who is ready to specialize in code vessel work.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and related components in a manner that supports job specifications, applicable codes, customer requirements, and good engineering practice.
• Perform and document code calculations using Compress (or equivalent pressure vessel software) — including shell and head sizing, nozzle reinforcement, flange design, supports, and external pressure analysis.
• Grow into a technical leader on the team — own the engineering quality of the work you touch, set the example for thoroughness in calculations and documentation, mentor less-experienced engineers and designers through design reviews and one-on-one coaching, raise concerns early and constructively, and represent R-V's technical position with confidence in front of customers, Authorized Inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Own the PO and specification review and all pertinent technical documentation required to build, inspect, test, and ship the vessel. This includes drawings, component specifications, bills of materials, weld maps, and code documentation packages.
• Prepare and maintain the calculation set and U-1 Manufacturer's Data Report package for Authorized Inspector review and registration with the National Board.
• Assist Sales, Project Managers, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Testing with all issues related to the contract, including material selection, fabrication sequencing, NDE requirements, and hydrostatic/pneumatic testing.
• Communicate with customers' technical personnel on all matters related to vessel design, code interpretation, and pertinent technical requirements.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive design engineering experience, including some or all of the following:
• • ASME Section VIII pressure vessel design
  • Shell, head, nozzle, and flange code calculations
  • Material selection for code construction (carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys)
  • Reactor, column, or related process equipment design
  • Jacketed vessel design
• Experience with Compress is preferred; experience with other pressure vessel software (PV Elite, Nozzle Pro, Codeware tools, or equivalent) will also be considered.
• Demonstrated desire and character to grow into a leadership role at R-V. We expect a future technical leader to show:
• • Sound technical judgment — knowing when to follow the code letter-for-letter, when to ask for guidance, and when to push back on a customer or vendor.
  • Ownership mentality — taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of a vessel from design through hydro test, and following through on commitments without being chased.
  • Mentorship instinct — willingness to teach calculation methods, code interpretation, and drafting standards to less-experienced engineers and designers.
  • Clear, respectful communication — able to explain technical decisions to non-engineers, write documentation others can follow, and disagree without making it personal.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement — actively learning new codes, materials, and software, and proposing better ways to do the work.
• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD for fabrication drawings
• Sizing components and creating calculation packages
• Creating complete vessel designs, including general arrangement and detailed drawings
• Writing specifications for buyout components
• Creating Bills of Materials for purchasing and production
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, positive team player, passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Willing to Train the Right Candidate:

• ASME Section VIII code experience (we will train a strong adjacent-field engineer)
• Compress software
• AWS welding symbol understanding and geometric tolerancing
• Support in obtaining PE License (or EIT)

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

R-V INDUSTRIES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Description

Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, with locations in New Jersey and Illinois, R-V Industries, Inc. is a premier international provider of industrial process equipment. Turnkey services include design, engineering, welding, machining, assembly, testing, installation, and field service. The diversity of our end markets and team provides customers with the most innovative project and equipment solutions. In every project, we strive to demonstrate integrity, a commitment to safety, and our unrivaled determination to deliver quality results tailored to each customer’s unique needs

R-V Industries is proud to have built a team of more than 270 manufacturing and engineering professionals who have diverse experience in the numerous industries we serve. Our daily mission is to take our custom welding and fabricated experience to deliver our customers industrial equipment. Every member of our team shares the goal of delivering superior products that represent effective solutions to each customer’s biggest industrial process challenges.

R-V was founded in 1974 in Honey Brook, PA by Ronald L. Putt and Victor D. Dodd as a small job shop offering custom manufacturing services. In August of 1977, R-V experienced a major fire that virtually destroyed our entire facility, but rather than be deterred, Ron and Vic resolved to rebuild and come back stronger than ever. By September of 1980, R-V’s manufacturing space had been repaired, and our facilities expanded through the 1980s and 1990s to meet rising demand.

Company Description

Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, with locations in New Jersey and Illinois, R-V Industries, Inc. is a premier international provider of industrial process equipment. Turnkey services include design, engineering, welding, machining, assembly, testing, installation, and field service. The diversity of our end markets and team provides customers with the most innovative project and equipment solutions. In every project, we strive to demonstrate integrity, a commitment to safety, and our unrivaled determination to deliver quality results tailored to each customer’s unique needs\r\n\r\nR-V Industries is proud to have built a team of more than 270 manufacturing and engineering professionals who have diverse experience in the numerous industries we serve. Our daily mission is to take our custom welding and fabricated experience to deliver our customers industrial equipment. Every member of our team shares the goal of delivering superior products that represent effective solutions to each customer’s biggest industrial process challenges.\r\n\r\nR-V was founded in 1974 in Honey Brook, PA by Ronald L. Putt and Victor D. Dodd as a small job shop offering custom manufacturing services. In August of 1977, R-V experienced a major fire that virtually destroyed our entire facility, but rather than be deterred, Ron and Vic resolved to rebuild and come back stronger than ever. By September of 1980, R-V’s manufacturing space had been repaired, and our facilities expanded through the 1980s and 1990s to meet rising demand.