Principal Design Engineer

Position Summary

Designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), design analysis, reports, and procedures. Interacts with designers, suppliers, and other applicable departmental assignees to solicit technical information and production capabilities to develop feasible design solutions.

Principal Activities

• Develops technical specifications for fluid control devices based on Sales and Engineering management input.
• Reviews customer Requests for Quote and specifications to develop preliminary design concepts.
• Provides design layout and proposal drawing and models or sufficient data for a designer to layout.
• Provides technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals.
• Checks outputs from Designers.
• Performs stress, strain, fluid, thermal, and other engineering calculations as required by assignments.
• Performs basic Finite Element Analysis and Computerized Fluid Dynamics analyses as required by assignments.
• Performs preliminary analytical and/or experimental tasks as necessary to demonstrate soundness of conceptual design.
• Follows through on experimental designs to correct design deficiencies and make improvements.
• Investigates production problems when called upon and searches for solutions; advises and assists other department members on design issues.
• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department for procurement, fabrication and testing.
• Collaborates with Designers or performs their activities.
• Generates applicable test and assembly procedures and reports for design verification and manufacturing.
• Initiates requests for fabrication of prototypes and order special materials when required, as well as any fixtures and tooling needed.
• Compiles record of project progress.
• Collaborates with other functional departments (Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) to ensure quality product realization in time.
• Reviews non-conformance reports and disposes material in accordance with the Material Review Board process.
• Prepares and delivers training material to Designers, Design Engineers, Application Engineers, Sales and Customers as needed.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Results oriented, with sound judgment.
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with strong, pro-active communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support.
• Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills.
• Interpersonal skills and project leadership skills.
• Resourceful and well organized.
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team.
• Microsoft Office – Strong with Word and Excel.
• MathCAD or Equivalent Engineering Software Tool.
• 3D Modeling (Solidworks) a plus.
• LabView software experience a plus but not necessary.
• ASME B16.5 & B16.34 – Working knowledge.
• ASME Y14.5 - Familiar.
• Stress Analysis - Linear (FEA and/or analytical).
• Seal Design – Working knowledge.
• Fluid Mechanics - Flow Calculations, CFD basic.
• Structural Mechanics - Fastening Methods, Torque Design.
• Mechanical Design - Strength of Materials, Processing, Finish, et cetera.
• Heat Transfer.
• Tolerance Analysis – Assemblies.
• Technical Writing - Assembly and Test Procedures, Test Reports.
• Compatibility - Lubricants, Service Media, Materials.
• Contamination Control - Familiarity.
• Valve Design Experience a plus.
• Knowledge of related standards and codes.
• Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus.

Qualification Process and Testing

• Experienced.
• Knowledge of related standards and codes.
• Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Relevant mechanical design experience preferred such as at least 12+ years in the design of mechanical components or valves.