Sr Design NPD Engineer

Socket.dev; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in North Carolina seeks a Senior NPD Design Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation gear and pump products. You will own design from concept to validation, create 3D models (SolidWorks/Creo) and drawings, perform FEA, drive DVP&R, DFMEA, and DFM/ DFA, and mentor teams across engineering, QA and operations.

You’ll collaborate with the Director of Engineering, translate market requirements into manufacturable solutions, oversee prototypes, document ECOs, and support

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Design Engineering experience on industrial equipment (fluids or rotating machinery preferred).
• 3–7 years of New Product Development experience creating new industrial products.
• Experience with BOM structuring and modification.
• Knowledge of materials, coatings, and engineered materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process, create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Perform FEA and engineering calculations to ensure safety and performance.
• Coordinate DVP&R testing to validate new product designs.
• Conduct DFMEA and Risk Analyses to identify failure modes.
• Drive DFM and DFA to minimize cost and cycle time while ensuring quality.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and iterative testing (functional, reliability, durability).
• Create and maintain technical documentation (BOMs, ECOs, design specs).
• Support shopfloor by troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly issues on new products.
• Research new manufacturing methods and materials to drive cost reductions and performance gains.
• Perform pre- and post-sale customer support as required.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

DFMEA/DFM/DFA

3D CAD design

Finite Element Analysis

Technical reporting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

SolidWorks Sim

Ansys

IFS (MRP/ERP)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior NPD Design Engineer to serve as the technical leader of the New Product Development team in the engineering department. In this pivotal role, you will own the end-to-end evolution of our next-generation product lines, driving innovation in positive displacement gear and screw pump technologies.

You will act as the primary liaison between Business Development, QA, and Operations, ensuring that every design is optimized for performance, quality, and manufacturability. Working in close partnership with the Director of Engineering and the Test System Engineering Manager, you will translate complex market requirements into precision-engineered realities, shaping the future of our product portfolio and market presence.

Principal Activities

• Lead the end-to-end design process, creating 3D CAD models (SolidWorks/Creo) and 2D detailed drawings.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering calculations to ensure safety factors and performance.
• Coordinate Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) testing to validate new product designs.
• Conduct DFMEA (Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) and Risk Analyses to identify and design out potential failures.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to minimize cost and cycle time while maintaining high quality.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and iterative testing (functional, reliability, and durability testing).
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), and design specifications.
• Support the shop floor by troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly issues on new products.
• Research new manufacturing methods, materials, and technologies to drive cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Performs Pre- and Post-sale customer support as required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and PTC Creo, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of simulation software such as SolidWorks Sim and Ansys
• Working knowledge of materials, coatings, and engineered materials (Required)
• Working knowledge of IFS (MRP/ERP system) or similar.
• Experience with BOM structuring and modification
• Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams in the context of complex technical projects.
• Ability to serve as a project or team leader when required by the task or situation, while modelling appropriate positive influence and consensus building skills.
• Ability to create and present design, testing and other technical reports.
• Working knowledge of Lean as applied to both Engineering and Manufacturing processes including Six Sigma, Kaizen, DFMEA, PPAP, VA/VE, PFMEA, etc.
• Knowledge of foundry, machine shop and fabrication practices
• Ability to travel (10% Domestic & International).

Education & Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7 - 10 years of Design Engineering experience on industrial equipment (ideally fluids or rotating machinery related)
• 3 -7 years of experience in New Product Develop creating new industrial products

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