Senior Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead innovative design projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure product quality and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical design, particularly in fluid power systems, and will be responsible for overseeing the design engineering team. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and technical expertise, and play a key role in driving product development and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Generous paid-time-off benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a mechanical/design engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process of valves and fittings, ensuring manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot issues with new or existing products and recommend changes.
• Supervise the design engineering team and manage project scopes.

Skills

Creativity

Critical thinking

Complex problem-solving

Technical writing

SolidWorks

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a change? Come join us at CPV Manufacturing! We are currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer, responsible for working with the engineering team to manage product design, development, cost, and manufacturability. This position supports overall business growth initiatives, operational efficiency, and maintains high-quality standards. The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing and Sales departments to design and implement new product development and improvements to existing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process of valves, fittings, and related products by employing best practices in product design. Review and approve product designs created by others for manufacturability or completeness.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with new or existing products involving designs, materials, or processes. Determine root causes of failures and recommend design or process changes.
• Manage changes in project scope, scheduling, and costs using appropriate techniques.
• Ensure product quality while maintaining focus on cost and manufacturability.
• Manage and report on testing of new and existing products to meet operational and customer specifications.
• Perform flow and stress analysis calculations for various applications.
• Update and create new 3D models and drawings from paper and AutoCAD, using SolidWorks.
• Provide technical reports to customers when required.
• Reverse engineer mechanical parts.
• Interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports, resolve technical difficulties, collaborate with internal experts, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervise the design engineering team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal resources, customers, and vendors.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a mechanical/design engineer, with at least 5 years in related industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Flexible, able to multitask, and work effectively in a dynamic environment while driving clarity and solutions.
• Experience with fluid power or fluid control systems.

Skills:

• Creativity, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to perform complex calculations and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to company success.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to move around the plant and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a loud environment and wear PPE as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k).
• Generous paid-time-off benefits.