Lead Mechanical Engr

Seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for capital projects across Solstice Advanced Materialsu2019 manufacturing network. This position may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA; Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, and reports to the Director of Engineering and Process Automation. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities + Serve as a mechanical and piping engineering subject matter expert, providing technical leadership across all phases of capital projects. + Lead mechanical engineering execution through Preu2011FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning. + Develop mechanical and piping Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents, including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, insulation, coatings, and materials of construction. + Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support siteu2011specific standards as required. + Develop mechanical equipment specifications and manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, clearly communicating recommendations to project teams. + Perform and/or review engineering calculations for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and mechanical equipment. + Conduct pipe stress analysis and ensure compliance with applicable vessel and piping codes. + Provide technical support for equipment repair and reliability issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations. + Lead or participate in mechanical design reviews with project stakeholders. + Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly developed and met for all mechanical and piping installations. + Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and CADWorx to support detailed engineering and construction deliverables. + Work closely with designers and CAD resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of drawings. + Monitor mechanical engineering quality, schedule, and productivity throughout project execution. + Maintain familiarity with document management and control systems (e.g., Documentum, AM Meridian). + Provide project scoping input to support accurate cost estimates and efficient design solutions. + Manage mechanical discipline budgets and costs, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded. + Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. + Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance. + Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and inspections at vendor and fabricator facilities. + Partner with Maintenance Excellence and other stakeholders on complex or HSEu2011critical issues. + Drive value engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. + Prepare mechanical and piping estimate packages and construction work order packages. Key Success Factors + Achieve worldu2011class safety performance on all assigned projects. + Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. + Successfully manage mechanical and piping scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables. Demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness to stakeholder needs. Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE: Bacheloru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering. + 8u201310 years of mechanical and piping engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment. + Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required. WE VALUE: + Professional Engineer (PE) license. + Experience with material handling or process automation systems. + Familiarity with SAP. + Experienced working knowledge of PIP, ASME, ANSI, API, and related codes and standards. + Demonstrated ability to support large capital investments in complex manufacturing environments. + Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or equivalent continuous improvement experience). + Strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and cost optimization. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $163,590. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. About Us About Solstice Advanced Materials Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solsticeu00ae, Genetronu00ae, Aclaru00ae, Spectrau00ae, Flukau2122, and Hydranalu2122. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solsticeu2019s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (. Job Identification 106547 Job Category Engineering Job Schedule Full time Locations 2966 Lupine Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, US 5525 Hwy 3115, Geismar, LA, 70734, US 1334 Brittmoore Rd Ste 240, Houston, TX, 77043, US Hire Eligibility Internal and External Relocation Package US & CAN Domestic Tier 2 Pay Transparency LA;$128,000 - $163,590 US Person Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.

Created: 2026-03-07