Senior NPD Design Engineer - Pumps & Gear Tech

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Monroe, NC seeks a Senior NPD Design Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation gear and pump technologies. You will translate market needs into precision designs, working with Business Development, QA, and Operations to optimize performance, quality, and manufacturability.

You will mentor cross-functional teams, perform FEA, manage DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOMs, and drive cost reductions through DFM/ DFA while advancing product portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 7–10 years of design engineering experience on industrial equipment.
• 3–7 years in New Product Development creating new industrial products.
• Experience with BOM structuring and modification.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process, creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Perform FEA and engineering calculations to ensure safety and performance.
• Coordinate DVP&R testing to validate new designs.
• Conduct DFMEA and risk analyses to identify and design out potential failures.
• Drive DFM and DFA to minimize cost and cycle time while maintaining high quality.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and iterative testing (functional, reliability, durability).
• Create and maintain BOMs, ECOs, and design specifications.
• Support the shop floor by troubleshooting manufacturing issues on new products.
• Research new manufacturing methods, materials, and technologies to drive cost reductions.
• Performs Pre- and Post-sale customer support as required.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

SolidWorks Sim

ANSYS

IFS ERP

BOM management

Job description

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Monroe, NC seeks a Senior NPD Design Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation gear and pump technologies. You will translate market needs into precision designs, working with Business Development, QA, and Operations to optimize performance, quality, and manufacturability.

You will mentor cross-functional teams, perform FEA, manage DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOMs, and drive cost reductions through DFM/ DFA while advancing product portfolio strategy.