Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Nikkiso Co., Ltd.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Co., Ltd. in Huntington Beach, California is seeking a Design Engineer responsible for implementing project designs and improvements to products. The role includes researching and evaluating designs for cost efficiency and reliability, along with producing prototypes and specifications.

Applicants should have at least five years of design engineering experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $120,000.

Qualifications

• At least five years of design engineering experience.
• Ability to review product design for compliance with engineering principles.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Designs, models, and tests prototypes for products.
• Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects.
• Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria.
• Identifies and selects materials needed for production.
• Produces final hand drawings and specifications.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Equipment layouts

Engineering calculations

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Operations, this position is responsible for implementing project designs and improvements to existing products in accordance with department procedures, working under the project team plans. The Design Engineer researches and evaluates products, parts or processes for cost efficiency and reliability, ensures the fit, form and function of the existing design or new products, and works with other departments to ensure production and packaging of final product in accordance with customer specification and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs, models, and tests prototypes for products
• Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects
• Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria
• Identifies and selects materials needed for production
• Produces final hand drawings and specifications
• Creates parts lists and ensures value engineering practices are applied to the designs. Makes working models for demonstration
• Participates in planning marketing initiatives for product
• Negotiates appropriate production processes
• Evaluates products and processes for cost efficiency and reliability
• Works with the Engineering team and other departments to ensure production schedule is met
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create concepts, and layout pumps and systems
• Follows department processes and procedures and provides feedback and ideas for improvement. This list is not all-encompassing and tasks not mentioned may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T
• Experience analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts
• Ability to make equipment layouts and perform fundamental engineering calculations
• At least five years of design engineering experience
• Experience planning and formulating design engineering programs and working with project team staff according to project requirements
• Ability to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Work Environmental and Physical Demands

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be necessary.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates, including weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the listed conditions generally apply.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required
• Proficient in SolidWorks and FEA
• Five years of experience in a similar role is required
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in an engineering design role may be accepted

Salary Range

$85,000 - $120,000

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.