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Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment · 3 weeks ago

Brewing Equipment Design Process Engineer

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment is looking for a Brewing Equipment Design Process Engineer who is passionate about the craft beverage industry. The role involves designing and engineering projects and product offerings for production equipment used in craft beverage production plants, including overseeing installation and maintenance.

ArchitectureConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Research and develop (plan, design, and engineer) new product and existing product improvement offerings, including brewhouses, vessels, process pipelines, controls, and other equipment

Develop, perform, and record necessary engineering calculations for product design, project work, and other needs

Draft product P&IDs, pipework drawings, and other design drawings in 2D and 3D CAD, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment, primarily using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Help with component selection, vendor selection, item specification/choice, and other technical procurement needs

Develop and revise product manuals and guides to assist customers in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment

Work with Brewery Design Consultants on various sales and project engineering and technical needs in order to provide equipment recommendations, design and engineer plant layouts, and to provide advice on the use of products

Occasionally travel to job sites for investigation, installation, and repair

Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information

Advise quality assurance department on technical matters such as key characteristics and inspection plans or methods

Advise production on equipment designs, production needs, and best manufacturing methods

Investigate equipment or production failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process engineeringP&ID drafting3D modelingAutoCADSolidWorksPipePlant designSanitary designAutomationControlsElectrical engineeringPressure vessel designBrewing industry knowledgeQuality assuranceForklift certificationOSHA safetyFirst aid / CPRWeldingHazmat certificationConfined space entryElectrician skillsSteam systemsPlumbingPLC programming

Required

Must have a strong understanding of process engineering in a food and beverage plant

Must have a bachelor's degree in an engineering field from a four-year college/university or higher (or equivalent industry experience)

Must have experience drafting P&IDs and modeling process pipework in 3D (ideally in SolidWorks)

Preferred

Relevant engineering experience or significant education in any of the following fields: process engineering, pipe and plant design, sanitary design, automation and controls, electrical engineering, and/or pressure vessel design, particularly in the food and beverage industry

Industry knowledge of brewing, food and beverage production, and/or packaging processes

Commercial brewing experience or experience in a relevant maintenance or engineering role

Strong drafting knowledge/experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

forklift, rigging, osha safety, first aid / cpr, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, plc programming, quality assurance, or other certifications