Design Engineer

AESSEAL Inc.; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AESSEAL Inc. in Rockford, TN is seeking a mechanical design professional to modify standard seals for non-standard equipment and to apply standard seal face geometry to new machinery.

You will work with senior design engineers to create bespoke seal designs, develop test equipment, and coordinate with customers, sales engineers, and manufacturing to resolve issues and implement ISO procedures on site.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret detailed drawings.
• Experience in custom seal design for non-standard equipment.
• Excellent liaison with internal/external customers and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Modify standard seals to suit non-standard equipment.
• Design bespoke seal faces using standard geometry for new applications.
• Collaborate with senior design engineers on bespoke geometry.
• Design test equipment and create SAP material codes and BOMs.
• Support seal assembly and manufacturing teams with technical issues.
• Develop and implement design department procedures.
• Respond to on-site breakdowns with quick design support.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Customer liaison

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Modification of standard seals to suit non-standard equipment
• Using standard seal face geometry design for new machinery applications / equipment
• Bespoke seal design using standard seal face geometry for non-standard applications & equipment.
• On an “as needed” basis working with the senior design engineers to create bespoke seal face geometry / design ideas.
• Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications
• Creation of new SAP material codes and BOM’s to aid SAP administration, as required
• Liaison with internal and external customers (including end users, sales engineers, and distributors) via telephone, email and other communication channels to support their needs.
• Liaison with seal assembly workshop and manufacturing inspection departments on engineering issues for both standard and special seals; solving problems and agreeing concessions as per ISO procedures.
• Providing assistance to the seal assembly team on testing issues for standard and special seals
• Providing assistance to the application engineering team on seal enquiries/dimensional fit
• Development and implementation of design department procedures
• Reacting to breakdown situations providing design technical support (if required) to ensure the problem is resolved as quickly as possible.
• Develop an understanding of seal failure analysis and how seal design affects performance “on-site” at the customer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret detailed drawings
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, as determined by business needs.

AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.