Engineer Product

Georg-Fischer; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg-Fischer seeks a mechanical engineer to design tools and equipment for plastic piping installations. You’ll perform FEA/DFMEA, prototype, test, and develop GD&T drawings, BOMs, and user instructions. Manage product life cycles and ECOs, collaborating with Production, PM, Sales, and customers.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in tool design, and SolidWorks proficiency. Some travel is expected; strong initiative and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of tool and/or equipment design experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical tools and equipment for plastic piping system installations.
• Perform FEA on tooling and equipment.
• Conduct DFMEA and support Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Create GD&T drawings, BOMs, and routings.

Skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Blueprint interpretation

Multitasking

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Summary:Responsible for the design and development of tools and equipment for use in the installation of plastic piping systems.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for the mechanical design of plastic piping system installation tools and equipmentPerform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for applicable tooling and equipment.Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Perform rapid prototyping and be hands-on with product testing.Understand and utilize DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles to help ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies.Create detailed product drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Create product bills of material and routings.Create and maintain tools and equipment user instructions.Oversee the product life cycle management of existing products Oversee the ECO (Engineering Change Order) process for responsible products.Participate in feasibility studies and costing estimates for new products.Be the project manager or contributing member of applicable new product development projects.Provide timely engineering support to Production, Product Management, Sales, Customers as required.Work closely with Product Management to review the existing product portfolio to identify and implement cost reduction and performance enhancement opportunities.Work closely with Product Management and Sales to understand customer pains and then provide effective solutions to address.Required Skills/Abilities:Ability to understand and create complex plans or diagrams (e.g., blueprints)Self-starter/Acts on own initiative making decisions after a thorough evaluation.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Light travel (both domestically and internationally) should be expected.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field required.5+ years of tool and/or equipment design.Minimum of 5-7 years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software to develop product designs.Prior experience in piping system design and/or field experience with piping systems is desirable.Hydraulics experience is desirable.Electromechanical experience is desirable.Project management experienceWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements:Primary work in a climate controlled office environmentEye/hand coordination for more than 50% of the timeVisual strain for more than 50% of the timeListening, sitting, bending, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboardingPlease submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.