Principal Design Engineer – Valves

Kensington Consulting Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in complex engineered products is seeking a Principal Design Engineer in Tampa, FL. The role involves designing fluid control components, collaborating with teams, and hands-on testing. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design and proficiency with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in engineering software required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications for fluid control devices.
• Conduct engineering calculations and stress analysis.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure product quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Design Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL

Salary: $140k

A company specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products is hiring an experienced Principal Design Engineer to design specialized fluid control components using CAD tools, collaborating with teams to develop detailed drawings, models, BOMs, and design analyses. This role requires interaction with various departments, suppliers, and hands-on work in the test laboratory for design validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical specifications for fluid control devices.
• Design and evaluate new and existing products for performance and manufacturability improvements.
• Conduct engineering calculations, stress analysis, and CFD as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and check outputs from designers.
• Investigate and resolve production design issues.
• Generate test and assembly procedures, reports, and training materials.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure product quality and timely realization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of experience in mechanical design (preferably valves or fluid control).
• Proficiency in engineering software (MathCAD, SolidWorks, FEA, CFD).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ASME B16.5, B16.34, Y14.5).
• US Citizenship required.

If you’re an innovative engineer looking for a hands-on role in fluid control design, apply now!