Design Engineer – Wichita, Architectural & Fire Safety

Balco, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $65,000-$75,000with

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

401(k) with company match on 6%

Paid time off, including holidays and

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual Performance Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

HSA Contributions

EAP Program

Referral Bonus

Flexible schedule: Work a 40-hour week

Job summary

Balco, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Design Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. You will design and prototype life-safety products, perform FEA/CFD, and develop solutions for seismic, fire, and egress challenges.

You will model with SolidWorks, create drawings and ECOs, collaborate with vendors and customers, and lead design reviews to drive product improvements across our Architectural Expansion Joint and Fire Barrier lines.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.
• Architectural/Construction industry experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic; self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute research, design and development projects in accordance with project specifications, timeline, and cost targets.
• Model products using SolidWorks; create assemblies, part drawings, inspection criteria, and other drawings as required.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using Solidworks Simulation.
• Interface with customers; providing technical support, project support, and custom solutions.
• Interface with outside vendors; selecting and specifying components, providing technical support, and validating quality.
• Design, build, and perform in-house testing mock-ups to validate designs.
• Coordinate and oversee design validation testing with third-party laboratories, including travel when necessary.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles by collaborating with production personnel and suppliers to optimize product designs.
• Lead product design review meetings, presenting to Balco management and project team members.
• Create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), part specifications, provide technical data, installation instructions, and other information/documents as necessary to implement new products and design changes.
• Provide training to Balco personnel, reps, and customers on new product design and function.
• Provide technical support, recommendations, and custom solutions to Balco personnel, reps, and customers.
• Support Balco product showcases through engineering mock-ups, presentations, product demonstrations, and technical expertise.

Skills

Work ethic

Innovation

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

MS Office

Job description

Balco, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Design Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. You will design and prototype life-safety products, perform FEA/CFD, and develop solutions for seismic, fire, and egress challenges.

You will model with SolidWorks, create drawings and ECOs, collaborate with vendors and customers, and lead design reviews to drive product improvements across our Architectural Expansion Joint and Fire Barrier lines.