NPD Mechanical Engineer I

POSITION SUMMARY

TheNew Product Development Engineerisresponsible foroverseeing thedesign of new and current Pulsafeeder products while working in a fast-paced goal-oriented team environment.It isessentialtheEngineerisexperiencedin the methods of rapid new product development anddemonstratescreativity problem solvingand independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engineerscurrentneworderivativeproducts:

• Works cross-functionally tocontributetoall aspects of adevelopment project from concept to launch.

• Develops and executes atechnicaldevelopment planin accordance withPulsafeeder process.

• Works with Marketing to transform requirements into product specifications.

• Applies creativity and advanced Mechanical Engineering theories methods and techniques to achieve reliable andcost effectivelycompliant design.

• Designs in compliance with applicable agency standards (e.g.API675 CE ATEX IECEx)

• Works hands-on todeveloptest and evaluateproduct designs.

• Prepares and presents project and technical design reviews.

• Develops design validation test plans.Oversees/performs lab testing anddocumentstest results.

• Works cross functionally with Supply Chain and Quality to evaluatepurchased andmanufacturedparts.

• Participates in manufacturing work instruction creation and training.

• Assistsin the development of customer facing documentation including cut sheets usermanualsand product selection guides.

• Works with Sales Marketingand external customers to ensure the product solution meets the customers expectations and requirements.

• Investigates preparesand implements engineering change notices.

• Provides technical consultation with factory and field personnel customers and distributors.

• Makes intellectual property disclosures andassistcompanywith applications.

• Willing and able to undertake domestic and international travel in support of business needs.

• Assistswith other projects as needed by management

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience

• Highproficiencyin solid modeling and analysis (Solidworkspreferred FEA/CFD)

• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems including operation designand integration of instrumentation

• 3-5years of experience designing mechanical systems

• Intermediate knowledge of positive displacement pumps mechanical seals and electrical instrumentation

• Experience designing for conventional manufacturing methods - sand investment and die casting CNC machining andinjection molded plastic manufacturing. Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) methods desirable.

• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies

• Familiarity with API675 agency standards

• Familiarity with DFSS DFM FMEAtoleranceanalysisand Risk Assessment methodologies

• Experience delivering results through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum3 yearsrelated design experience

Competencies

• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to build strong peer and customer relationships

• Ability to work independently and proactively to manage multiple projects

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasksassignments and projects simultaneously

SAFETY PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Expected Physical Environments (%Time)

• OfficeWork Station/Team Meeting (73%)

• Sitting

• Computer and keyboard use

• Standing

• Shop Floor (5%)

• Standing

• Walking

• Lifting

• Engineering Lab (20%)

• Standing

• Walking

• Lifting

• Customer Industrial andMunicipal Process plants (2%)

• Standing

• Walking

Environmental Factors requiring Personal Protective Equipmentwhen needed and dictated by location

• Hearing protection

• Eye protection

• Head protection

• Foot protection

• Gloves

• Respiratory protection