Mechanical Engineer, Pumps — Product Design

Schurco Slurry; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schurco Slurry, based in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and manufacture heavy-duty centrifugal pumps and related equipment. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales, quality, and field service to move designs from concept to production.

The role emphasizes understanding how engineered products perform in the field, with opportunities to expand into product development and pump performance analysis, depending on strengths and company needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings with dimensions, tolerances, fits.
• Understanding of statics, dynamics, materials, and fluid mechanics.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work in an office, manufacturing, and assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design and modify pump components, assemblies, baseplates, guards, piping arrangements, and other mechanical equipment.
• Prepare accurate, manufacturing-ready drawings with appropriate dimensions and tolerances.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing, assembly, quality, sales, and field-service personnel.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with other engineers on products, improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Assist with development and maintenance of engineering standards, drawing practices, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal manufacturing regarding technical requirements and component design.
• Support inspection and dimensional verification of components and assemblies.
• Learn the construction, operation, and performance characteristics of centrifugal slurry pumps.
• Perform other engineering responsibilities based on company needs and strengths.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Schurco Slurry, based in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and manufacture heavy-duty centrifugal pumps and related equipment. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales, quality, and field service to move designs from concept to production.

The role emphasizes understanding how engineered products perform in the field, with opportunities to expand into product development and pump performance analysis, depending on strengths and company needs.