Senior Design Engineer

Banjo Liquid Handling Products; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banjo Liquid Handling Products is seeking a seasoned engineer to provide technical leadership in designing and sustaining centrifugal pumps. You'll lead product development from concept to launch, ensuring performance and reliability within fluid power systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of engineering experience, and expertise in fluid dynamics. Join us in a collaborative environment, mentoring future engineers and impacting product strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with centrifugal pumps.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product and system design from concept to production.
• Define technical strategy and performance requirements.
• Evaluate pump and motor interaction for performance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical understanding

Fluid dynamics analysis

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Autodesk Inventor

FEA tools

Job description

Primary Function

Provides technical leadership and ownership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex products and systems, with primary focus on centrifugal pump applications. Possesses a strong functional and mechanical understanding of hydraulic motors and fluid power systems, including performance characteristics, efficiency, NPSH, and system interactions. Establishes technical direction, evaluates design trade-offs, and drives high-impact initiatives to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with business and customer requirements. Serves as a technical authority, mentor, and key contributor to product strategy and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads complex product and system design from concept through production launch, with a focus on centrifugal pumps.
• Defines technical strategy, product architecture, and performance requirements for fluid power systems.
• Applies advanced fluid dynamics and hydraulic analysis to evaluate fluid handling product performance, efficiency, NPSH, bearing life, axial thrust, and system curves.
• Demonstrates functional understanding of hydraulic motors, including mechanical operation, torque‑speed relationships, and efficiency characteristics.
• Evaluates pump and motor interaction within hydraulic systems to ensure proper performance and reliability.
• Leads and approves design reviews and critical technical decisions.
• Drives major NPD and VAVE initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Defines testing strategies and oversees validation and qualification activities, including hydraulic and performance testing.
• Applies advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification methods.
• Approves engineering designs, drawings, and ECNs.
• Acts as subject matter expert across multiple product lines.
• Resolves complex manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through advanced root cause analysis.
• Mentors engineers and provides technical leadership in design best practices and fluid power fundamentals.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• 5+ years of experience with centrifugal pumps and applied knowledge of hydraulic and electric motors.

Other Special Requirements

• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• Advanced systems‑level problem‑solving skills.
• High level of autonomy and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to support application‑specific customer requirements.
• FEA experience required.
• FMEA experience required.
• Initiative and drive for results.
• Demonstrated productivity, multi‑tasking ability, patience, and dependability.
• Effective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and on solo assignments.
• Highly effective project management skills.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Autodesk Inventor (expert level).
• Advanced analysis, simulation, and FEA tools.

Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: Banjo

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