Mechanical Engineer at Tessenderlo Group

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, ASME Codes, Quality Control, Pressure Vessels, Piping, Fabrication, Inspection, Documentation, Communication, Organization, Collaboration, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor Selection, Hydrostatic Testing, Nonconformance Reports, Audits, Mentoring

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful. If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you. Job Description Mechanical Engineer II / Quality Control Lead 📍 Carlsbad, New Mexico | Office & Fabrication Shop Based Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys being close to work where designs turn into real, fabricated equipment, and understands that strong engineering and strong compliance go hand in hand? In this role, engineering execution and quality control are inseparable. As a Mechanical Engineer II / Quality Control Lead, you’ll design and support mechanical equipment while also ensuring that what gets built meets ASME code requirements, quality standards and long-term operability expectations. Your engineering decisions directly influence compliance, inspection outcomes and the safe commissioning of equipment in the field. This is a hands-on role for someone who values accountability, documentation discipline and collaboration with fabricators, inspectors, and project teams - seeing projects through from early design to fabrication, inspection, and startup. Why Join Us? 🛠 Engineering With Purpose – Design pressure vessels and mechanical systems while ensuring they meet ASME and quality requirements from concept through commissioning. 📋 Built-In Compliance Leadership – Own QC and code compliance activities that are embedded in daily engineering work, not siloed from it. 🏗 Hands-On Environment – Work directly with an in-house fabrication shop, inspectors and project teams. 📈 Broad Exposure & Growth – Gain end-to-end visibility into design, fabrication, inspection, and plant integration - experience that’s rare in traditional engineering roles. 🤝 Cross-Functional Impact – Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Fabrication, Procurement, Construction, Operations and Quality. What You’ll Do Mechanical Engineering (Primary Focus) ✅ Design pressure vessels and mechanical equipment with consideration for piping, valves, relief devices, foundations and structural components ✅ Perform ASME code calculations (Section I, Section VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.1, API 650/620) using CEI, Codeware/COMPRESS and hand calculations ✅ Review drawings, specifications, P&IDs and vendor data for compliance and mechanical integrity ✅ Prepare equipment, piping, material specifications and scopes of work ✅ Support procurement through technical bid evaluations, vendor selection and data review ✅ Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams to resolve engineering or quality issues ✅ Witness inspections and testing (e.g., hydrostatic testing) and document results ✅ Provide mechanical support to operating plants, fabrication activities and small-capital projects ✅ Travel as needed to support fabrication shops, vendors and project sites Quality Control & Compliance (Integrated Responsibility) ✅ Maintain and administer the Project Services Quality Control Program ✅ Ensure compliance with ASME ‘U’, ‘S’, and ‘R’ stamp requirements ✅ Coordinate Authorized Inspectors (AI), third-party NDE and required inspections ✅ Maintain ASME code files, QC documentation, weld procedures, welder qualifications and inspection records ✅ Review material certifications (MTRs), receiving inspections, and fabrication documentation ✅ Manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and follow issues through to resolution ✅ Support audits, certifications and ongoing shop compliance activities ✅ Provide guidance and backup support to QC inspectors as needed Qualifications What You’ll Bring ✔ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering ✔ 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience in pressure vessels and/or piping ✔ Working knowledge of ASME codes and quality control requirements ✔ Experience in fabrication shops or industrial environments ✔ Strong communication, organization and follow-through skills ✔ Ability to balance engineering judgment with compliance and documentation discipline ✔ Comfort working cross-functionally with engineers, fabricators, inspectors and project teams Nice to Have: • Prior experience supporting or leading ASME QC programs • Familiarity with plant operations or field construction support • Experience mentoring junior engineers or inspectors Work Environment & Travel 🏭 This is an office- and shop-based role that supports fabrication activities ✈ Occasional short-duration travel for inspections, vendor visits and testing 🕗 Primarily standard business hours, with flexibility during critical fabrication or inspection phases Additional Information Why join Tessenderlo Kerley: Working at Tessenderlo Kerley Work/life balance Fun and rewarding environment Learning, development and teamwork Community involvement/outreach Challenging and meaningful work Benefits & Rewards: Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!) 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria Life Insurance (2x annual base salary) Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable) Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance Paid maternity and parental time off Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance Flexible Spending Account Telemedicine program for you and your dependents Long-Term Disability insurance Company referral program Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. 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. Department: Engineering

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer II / Quality Control Lead will design and support mechanical equipment while ensuring compliance with ASME code requirements and quality standards. This role involves collaboration with various teams and overseeing quality control activities integrated into daily engineering work.