Design Engineer

Leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered mechanical precision components for the aerospace market along with specialized industrial applications.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Design Engineer 1 designs, integrates, supports, and improves manufacturing systems and related processes. Works with Research and Development to refine product designs to ensure manufacturability, increase efficiencies, and decrease costs. Onsite work location preferred, hybrid available depending on experience and business need.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design and implementation of innovative sealing solutions from concept to commercialization.
• Design verification using finite element analysis tools.
• Design and implementation of test methods and hardware for new product validation.
• Manage building and testing of prototype parts.
• Work with manufacturing engineers, quality assurance and product line engineers to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Assist in the creation of process control documentation.
• Communicates with internal and external customers, suppliers, other company personnel providing technical expertise and counsel as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline is required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing engineering role preferred.
• Proficiency using Siemens NX, SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling is required.
• Proficiency using ANSYS, ADINA or similar finite element analysis code is required.
• Product design, development, and implementation experience preferred.
• Experience in the design and fabrication of mechanical seals is preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with mechanical seal design is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply job knowledge & skills to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and to solve problems using good engineering judgment.
• The desire to strive for continuous improvement and excellence within a fast-paced growth environment.