Fluid-Systems Design Engineer

Fill-Rite; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fill-Rite in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a talented Design Engineer to design and develop innovative fluid-handling products for high performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market and support continuous improvement initiatives that reinforce our leadership in fuel transfer equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 2–5 years of product development or design experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of product development or mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with ERP and Product Data Management (PDM) systems is a plus.
• Experience with product testing, validation, root cause analysis, and design optimization.
• Familiarity with hazardous-location product standards and regulatory compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical fluid-handling products, including pumps, meters, and related equipment.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, analyze results, and refine designs to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Perform engineering analyses, including material selection, structural evaluations, fluid dynamics, and failure investigations.
• Ensure products meet applicable regulatory and compliance standards, including UL, CE, ATEX, IECEx, and CSA requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and ongoing production.
• Manage engineering changes, maintain Bills of Material, and ensure documentation accuracy within ERP and document control systems.
• Support legacy products, customer-specific solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP

PDM

Job description

Fill-Rite in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a talented Design Engineer to design and develop innovative fluid-handling products for high performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market and support continuous improvement initiatives that reinforce our leadership in fuel transfer equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 2–5 years of product development or design experience, and proficiency with