Compressor Design Engineer

About the role

Provide drafting and design support for engineering department by assuming full drafting responsibility for assigned projects from concept to customer, subject to supervisory review with latitude for independent action to resolve most problems with marketing, manufacturing and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Given aerodynamic flow path information, sketches, markups, spreadsheets, and verbal instruction, and using Creo 12.4 software, create 3D models and prepare design documentation of intricate piece parts and complex assemblies of precision machine components.
• Communicate/collaborate with other engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to complete assignments.
• Explore design software functionality to find new solutions to problems.
• Possess a solid understanding of standard mechanical technical design and drafting principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of engineering and commercial standards for design application.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations to support new product designs, ensuring solutions meet necessary requirements.
• Develop innovative design solutions by analyzing complex engineering challenges and applying creative problem-solving techniques.
• Document design processes comprehensively including calculations, assumptions, design decisions, test results, and revisions to support traceability and future reference.
• Apply and analyze GD&T and precision tolerancing to engineering drawings and models to ensure manufacturability, functional fit, and consistent part quality.
• Understanding of material properties and manufacturing practices, including casting, machining, and assembly of precision components.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple assignments and responsibilities.
• Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Effective and professional communication skills, including the ability to present information and communicate with internal customers.
• Understanding of SAP or other Material Resource Planning software to investigate existing material and BOMs.
• Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration principles a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with some design tool experience or Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent with 7 years' experience using Creo software.
• Possess a solid understanding of standard mechanical design and drafting principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple assignments and responsibilities.
• Design experience in rotating machinery, cast parts, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is highly desired.
• Basic understanding of computational fluid dynamics analysis software such as ANSYS or FLOEFD is highly desired.
• Must be able to travel globally up to 10% per year.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 per year (salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data). Exceptional candidates with unique skills and experiences exceeding the typical profile may warrant consideration beyond the stated range.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package.