Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the design, build, test, and validation of Subsurface Compressor Systems™ (SCS). This position requires leadership and a hands-on approach to problem solving, including the use of closed form calculations for component design in high-speed rotating machinery applications.

Responsibilities

• Generates 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components, including new designs and modification of existing designs.
• Design validation through bench-level testing and calculations.
• Serves as an approver on the Change Review Board for changes, design details, and dispositioning of hardware.
• Evaluates and dispositions supplier Non-Conformances.
• Troubleshoots components and assemblies using production and test hardware.
• Assists with first article builds of new designs by participating in the assembly and test process.
• Generates supporting documentation (e.g., drawings, engineering changes, layouts, engineering reports, test plans, specifications, P&IDs).
• Applies best manufacturing methods to the design, including GD&T.
• Performs peer drawing checks as a critical part of the role.
• Conceptualizes new designs based on existing proven designs and innovations.
• Performs technical calculations in mechanical design and packaging of high-speed rotating machinery.
• Ensures timely and correct technical release of drawings to meet project schedules.
• Assists other project team members in cross-functional activities when necessary.
• Reviews drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Applies critical thinking to all steps of the design process.
• Conducts stack-up analyses of assemblies.
• Manages assembly Bill of Materials and ensures its accuracy in PDM and ERP systems.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering Role.
• 3+ years of experience with Solidworks 3D modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with designing turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals (desired).
• Understanding of electro-mechanical design and component packaging.
• Proven capability toward maintaining technical ownership of the design.
• Proficient using hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.
• Proficient using and creating closed-form calculations for hardware design.
• Experience in rotating machinery (desired).
• Experience with high-speed turbomachinery and/or permanent magnet motors (desired).
• Project management, coordination, and supervision skills (desired).

Intangibles

• Self-motivated and an independent worker.
• Able to meet aggressive schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with team members.
• Enjoys hands-on work, including taking units apart and rebuilding.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This position will be mostly in an office atmosphere; however, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to support the build and test of products in the production area. Personal protective equipment should be worn in designated shop floor areas.