Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Design Engineer leads product development from concept to production and performs sustaining engineering to support business growth, improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, reduce cost, and ensure customer satisfaction. This role leverages engineering and project-management expertise to mentor the design team and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for valves, fittings, and related products using best practices.
• Review and approve product designs for manufacturability and completeness.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product issues involving designs, materials, or processes; determine root causes and recommend design or process changes.
• Use project-management techniques to control scope, schedule, and costs.
• Ensure products maintain high quality and reliability while optimizing cost and manufacturability.
• Manage and report on testing of new and existing products to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Perform flow and stress analysis calculations for various product applications.
• Update and create 3D models and drawings from paper and AutoCAD using SolidWorks.
• Provide technical reports to customers as needed.
• Reverse-engineer mechanical parts.
• Analyze statistical data and financial reports, resolve technical issues, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the design engineering team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal resources, customers, and vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Mechanical Product Design Engineer or equivalent in a related or regulated industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with fluid power or fluid control systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software; AutoCAD capability is a plus.
• Experience with FEA (Static, Dynamic) and CFD is a plus.
• Project engineering capabilities are a plus.
• Compliance product design experience and proven capabilities.

Skills

• Creativity and critical thinking.
• Complex problem-solving and solid judgment.
• Multitasking and technical writing.
• Business communication and ability to work with complex calculations.
• Ability to generate and review specifications, test designs, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• 3D CAD solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD a plus).
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proactivity, integrity, credibility, and commitment to company success.
• Willingness to travel to supplier or customer sites as required.

Pay

$125,000 – $140,000 depending on experience.

Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This is a direct-hire position.