Senior Applications Engineer

Dover Corporation; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in the UK seeks an experienced Engineer to lead the engineering and design content of projects for assigned accounts. You will act as the primary liaison with customers to resolve technical matters and develop engineered solutions from specifications.

You will guide Designers, support advanced analysis (FEA/CFD), assist New Product Development, and ensure high engineering standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in engineered product environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design practices.
• Excellent problem solving and ability to interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product designs, interpret results, and prepare technical information for new projects.
• Develop relationships with customers’ technical contacts and manage project opportunities.
• SupportAdvanced analysis techniques (FEA, CFD) and coordinate 3rd party resources.
• Contribute to New Product Development and document standard work processes.
• Ensure high engineering standards and lead project proposals and reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering know-how

Project liaison

3D CAD

Engineering calculations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FEA/CFD tools

CAD software

Job description

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

Summary:

This position is responsible for the engineering and design content of projects for all assigned accounts. They will act as the primary liaison with customer for resolution of technical matters and the development of products for customer projects by interpreting specifications and design requirements and developing those into an engineered solution. They will assist / instruct Designers with the checking of assembly drawings for accuracy of design intent and application specific information and will assist Application Engineers with advanced analysis techniques when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze product designs utilizing Dover Precision Components (DPC) tools and practices, interpret results and determine optimum solution to the customers’ problem. Prepare technical information for new projects to customers’ specifications.
• Develop close working relationships with key customers’ technical contacts, ensuring that business opportunities are recognized and responded to appropriately at an early stage. Significant customer interaction with respect to the engineering and management of projects, pre and post contract, for assigned accounts.
• Support development of advanced analysis techniques (FEA, CFD, etc…) and perform as required. Support other Applications Engineers on said techniques and/or coordinate 3rd party resources.
• Support New Product Development team in creation of analytical methods for new products and product enhancements and document standard work processes, procedures and tools.
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct Designers, perform all engineering calculations, examine specifications, expedite and process engineering changes.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Participating in client/contractor meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues
• Ensure effective liaison within the Engineering group to build and maintain consistently high engineering standards and to drive relevant product development
• Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
• Lead training seminars at customer and/or internal sites as needed and be able to fine-tune the training to the specific needs of the audience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 7 years work experience in an engineered product environment (preferably in fluid film bearings, dampers, and/or seals used in high-speed rotating equipment such as turbines / pumps / compressors / generators / motors or gearboxes) or reciprocating compressors
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices
• Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions - Excellent problem solving skills
• Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with customers
• Familiarity with 3D CAD & strong computer skills
• Must be familiar with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control the form, fit, and function of a bearing and/or compressor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.