Mechanical Design Engineer - Pressure Vessel Specialist

LBT, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LBT, Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to oversee a new ASME Pressure Vessel product line for thermal energy storage. You will develop designs that meet performance targets and compliance, and relay vision to engineers and CAD staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in product or system design, a BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, and proficiency with Solid Edge, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Experience with welding, BOMs, and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of previous experience in product or system design.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar engineering discipline required.
• Product or system design experience, material selection, testing, BOM maintenance, cost control & reduction and design verification required.
• Fabrication knowledge of welding processes and the processes involved in cutting and forming of sheet metal, plate, extrusions and structural shapes required.
• Must be proficient in Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar modeling package; MS Office with MS Access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret sales order requirements to develop product designs that meet customer performance requirements and expectations.
• Communicate product design details to Sales, Marketing, Customers, Vendors, Production, Design Technicians and CAD Technicians through drawings, sketches and written specifications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of product design standards.
• Perform stress analysis and strength of materials analysis to verify regulatory compliance.
• Produce product design models using solid modeling software (Inventor, Solid Edge) with supporting drawings and Bills-of-Materials (BOMs).
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues; root cause problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Develops written procedures and assists in the development of QC sign off documentation with the QC Manager.
• Evaluate Vendors and Vendor components.
• Develop and maintain Bills-of-Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and other engineering documentation.
• Develop, test and evaluate prototype designs.
• Design, source and evaluate manufacturing equipment for in plant use, including heavy fabrication equipment, as well as simple jigs & fixtures. Assist in the determination of equipment need, cost analysis & ROI.
• Knowledge of the ASME Code and DOT (Transportation Equipment) regulations.
• Knowledge of related EPA and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design

CAD software

Solid Edge

Inventor

AutoCAD

Welding fabrication

MS Office

3-5 years experience

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Access

MS Office

Job description

LBT, Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to oversee a new ASME Pressure Vessel product line for thermal energy storage. You will develop designs that meet performance targets and compliance, and relay vision to engineers and CAD staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in product or system design, a BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, and proficiency with Solid Edge, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Experience with welding, BOMs, and regulatory standards is essential.