Senior Project Engineer: CAD/FEA, Design & Cost Reduction

Gits Mfg Co; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Educational Support

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Gits Mfg Co in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Engineer who will specify, design, maintain and support components and subassemblies to meet time, cost and quality requirements.

You will create and modify engineering specifications with CAD tools (SolidWorks), verify designs through simulations (CFD/FEA) and tests, document artifacts, and support design reviews. A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or mechatronics engineering is required, with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in Product Design or R&D desired but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of hydraulic or pneumatic systems preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks).
• Knowledge and experience with other engineering tools, such as simulation/modelling, design and calculation tools, FMEA and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Product and process specifications
• Develops, creates and modifies engineering specifications of components, subassemblies, and manufacturing processes. Verifies engineering standards and guidelines are applied correctly.
• Creates and modifies (conceptual) product designs and drawings using CAD tools, product data management systems and risk analysis tools. Supports design reviews internally and externally.
• Verifies designs through engineering calculations, modelling and/or simulations such as CFD and FEA.
• Proves the design meets specifications and customer expectations through creation and execution of test plans, and documents results in test reports.

Job description

Gits Mfg Co in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Engineer who will specify, design, maintain and support components and subassemblies to meet time, cost and quality requirements.

You will create and modify engineering specifications with CAD tools (SolidWorks), verify designs through simulations (CFD/FEA) and tests, document artifacts, and support design reviews. A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or mechatronics engineering is required, with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.