The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading product development from concept to production, while concurrently performing sustaining engineering activities within a cross functional operations environment to support business growth, increase operational efficiency, secure product improvement, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, quality and customer satisfaction. The Senior Design Engineer will leverage the career acquired engineering and project management capabilities to lead, mentor, coach and improve while performing this role.

We offer a tuition reimbursement program, a clean, safe, climate-controlled facility with modern equipment and much more! Other benefits include a comprehensive medical and dental plan, matching 401k, generous PTO program and 10 paid holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the design process of Valves, Fittings and Related Products by employing product design best practices. Review and approve product designs created by others for manufacturability or completeness
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. Determine root causes of failures and recommends changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, scheduling and costs
Ensure that products retain utmost quality and reliability whilst remaining attentive and dedicated to cost and manufacturability
Manage and report on testing of new and existing products to meet operational requirements and/or customer specifications
Perform flow and stress analysis calculations for various product applications
Update and create new 3D models and drawing from paper and AutoCAD, using SolidWorks.
Provide technical information in report form to customers when required
Reverse engineer mechanical parts
Able to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal experts and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment setting
Supervise, coach and mentor the design engineering team
Establish and maintain relationships with internal resources, customers, and vendors

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 7+ years' experience as Mechanical Product Design Engineer or equivalent in a related or regulated industry
Education: Minimum of BS in Mechanical Engineering
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a dynamic, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
Experience with fluid power or fluid control systems
Solid Works or equivalent 3D CAD Design Package required, additional ACAD capability a plus
FEA Static, Dynamic and CFD knowledge
Project engineering capabilities
Compliance product design experience and proven capabilities

Skills:

Creativity
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Solid Judgment and Decision-Making Capability
Multitasking Ability
Technical Writing Skills
Business Communications Skills
Ability to work with complex calculations, generate and review specifications, test designs and technical documentation
Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
3D CAD solid modeling, Solid Works preferred, additional ACAD a plus
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Must possess the personal qualities of proactivity, integrity, credibility, and commitment to company success

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to move around the plant is essential for this position
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Noise environment can be loud at times
Must be able to wear proper PPE
Ability to travel to supplier or customer sites as needed

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive medical and dental
Company-sponsored Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Matching 401k up to 6%
Generous PTO plan and 10 paid holidays

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