Mechanical Engineer II, Pumps

About the role

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come. Responsible for the development and design of pumps and pumping systems, ensuring high standards of quality, efficient manufacturing processes, and end-user satisfaction. This includes concept design and detailed engineering of products, prototype creation, development of functional specifications, design verification and validation specific to fluid pumps, and successful launch into manufacturing.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry-leading quality, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and validate new products from customer requirements, including initiating preliminary design concepts and evaluation through concept feasibility, design validation, manufacturing process, and PPAP approvals.
• Collaborate with a global multidisciplinary team to develop and launch innovative new products.
• Oversee product line maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective products.
• Benchmark competitive equipment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary collaboration to correct manufacturing issues (assembly, machining, etc.), quality issues (dimensional, material, and design discrepancies, etc.), and purchasing issues (vendor qualification, engineering support, etc.).
• Define critical-to-quality dimensions and features of components and products.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree (required).
• Three plus years of related experience (required).
• Experience with project management (preferred).
• Experience in the design of pumps or other rotating equipment (preferred).

Skills

Computer Skills

• Advanced: Creo/Solidworks, presentation/PowerPoint, spreadsheet.
• Intermediate: Product lifecycle management, Word processing/typing, alphanumeric data entry.

Who we want

• Hard-working winners: Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Benefits

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.