Sr Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize sound engineering practices to create innovative equipment designs that precisely align with customer requirements, industry standards, and design codes.
• Evaluation of existing designs identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements.
• Designing and developing prototypes.
• Analyzing and testing prototypes at each revision of a design.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) of components and assemblies using CREO 3D.
• Developing, initiating and managing all phases of projects.
• Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors.
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources.
• Reviews lab and field test failures, correct designs where appropriate and provide guidance / recommendations to the manufacturer for product improvement.
• Perform calculations as required to validate designs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven history of coordinating and managing projects.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to meet attendance standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience preferably with air compressors or power tools.
• Experience with gas / electric motor driven products.
• Experience with Project Management and organization skills utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in new product development process (Stage Gate or Milestones).
• Experience in or knowledge of UL 1450 / CSA C22.2 compliance.
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels would be a plus.
• Mechanical intuition with strong “hands on” experience.
• Experience designing plastic, die casting, and metalworking components.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and executing new designs into a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product improvement and/or cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to design and test products which meet compliance standards.
• Failure analysis and test data evaluation.
• Packaging development and testing.
• Development of on-product and in-manual safety and instructional messages.

Pay

The posted salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.