Senior Product Design Engineer - Onsite

Vac-Con, Inc.; Green Cove Springs (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee stock ownership plan

Health Saving Account

401k

Medical

Pet Insurance

Training Seminars, skills training, &\

Zusammenfassung

Vac-Con, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our onsite team in Green Cove Springs, FL.

You will lead the design of vacuum/hydro-excavation trucks, developing prototypes and coordinating with manufacturing to translate concepts into production-ready solutions.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, or related field.
• 8 or more years' experience.
• FEA is a must, CFD is a plus.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor suite, or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Designing and developing product prototypes using CAD software and 3D Modeling.
• Collaborating with research and development teams to incorporate usability and marketability into product designs.
• Testing prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve any functionality issues.
• Assessing the viability of production methods and materials to ensure product feasibility from an economic standpoint.
• Staying updated with the latest trends in design and manufacturing technology and integrating them into product designs.
• Working with regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet industry-specific compliance and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

CAD modeling

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Prototype testing

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Onsite – Green Cove Springs, Florida

Reports to: Product Development Manager

Come join a dynamic energetic team developing the world's greatest vacuum and hydro-excavation machines. Vac-Con, a 35-year leader in the Vacuum truck market, needs a Product Development Engineer. As an engineer at Vac-Con you will be part of a team leading the design of and manufacturing of Vacuum/Hydro-excavation trucks.

Vac-Con is an Employee owned, premier manufacturer of combination sewer cleaning, hydro-excavation, industrial vacuum, and high-pressure water jetting equipment. Vac-Con is committed to providing innovative High-Quality products with unrivaled reliability, customer service and support to dealers and end-users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing product prototypes using CAD software and 3D Modeling.
• Collaborating with research and development teams to incorporate usability and marketability into product designs.
• Testing prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve any functionality issues.
• Assessing the viability of production methods and materials to ensure product feasibility from an economic standpoint.
• Staying updated with the latest trends in design and manufacturing technology and integrating them into product designs.
• Working with regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet industry-specific compliance and safety standards.

Key Tasks and Duties:

• Collaborative brainstorming and ideation sessions with project teams to identify design requirements and the scope of product projects.
• Detailed drafting of design plans, presenting technical drawings and design proposals to management teams.
• Simulation and analysis of design models to predict product performance under various conditions.
• Coordination with manufacturing teams to implement production processes that are in line with the design specifications.
• Quality assurance testing and troubleshooting post-production to resolve any issues before the full-scale manufacture.
• Documentation of design processes and adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Industrial design, or related field.
• 8 or more years' experience
• Working Knowledge of welding and Fabrication such as laser and plasma burn, press break, rolling equipment, milling centers, and turning centers a plus.
• FEA is a must, CFD is a plus.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor suite, or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies is preferred. 3D printing not required.

Investing in our people:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health Saving Account
• 401k
• Medical
• Pet Insurance
• Training Seminars, skills training, and Tuition Reimbursement