Sr Design NPD Engineer

CIRCOR Pumps North America; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR Pumps North America is seeking a Senior NPD Design Engineer to lead the development of next-generation positive displacement gear and screw pump technologies. You will own the full design lifecycle, from market translation to validated prototypes, in collaboration with BD, QA, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Creo), hands-on experience with FEA, DFMEA, and DFM/DFA, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams in industrial

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end design processes with 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Perform FEA and engineering calculations to verify safety and performance.
• Coordinate DVP&R testing for new product designs.
• Conduct DFMEA and risk analyses to mitigate failures.
• Drive DFM/DFA to minimize cost and cycle time while maintaining quality.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and testing across multiple aspects.
• Create and maintain BOMs, ECOs, and design specs.
• Support shop floor with manufacturing and assembly troubleshooting.
• Research new methods, materials, and technologies to reduce cost and improve performance.
• Provide pre- and post-sale customer support as required.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design process for next-generation pumps.
• Translate market requirements into engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with BD, QA, Operations, and Director of Engineering.
• Lead cross-functional teams on complex technical projects.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project leadership

DFMEA

DFM & DFA

NPD leadership

Finite Element Analysis

Design verification (DVP&R)

Technical reporting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

SolidWorks Sim

ANSYS

IFS (MRP/ERP)

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

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.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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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