Sr. Engineer, Fiberglass Design

Dover Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions designs advanced fueling and convenience retail equipment and seeks a Design Engineer focused on composites and mechanical structures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead projects through stage-gate processes, coordinate prototypes, testing and analyses, and apply ECN and PDP methodologies to deliver durable, cost-efficient products for global customers.

Involvement includes emphasis on injection molding, rotational molding, and metal components, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Engineering, Material Science, or an equivalent degree with design experience.
• Minimum 5 years of design engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience in composite design and manufacturing techniques for structural applications.
• 3D CAD experience with solid modeling and analysis tools (NX, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with ECN process, PDP, and industry standards (ISO-9001, UL, ASTM).

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects through a stage-gate process.
• Identify cost-saving projects and complete them from start to finish on time and within budget.
• Coordinate development phases: creation, prototypes, testing, and analysis.
• Design molds to efficiently process raw composite materials to meet material, design, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform detailed element structural analysis of composite and metallic components and assemblies.
• Maintain document control, ECN releases, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Control, Production and HR as needed.

Skills

Engineering Change Notice (ECN)

Product Development Process (PDP)

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

ANSYS

Siemens TeamCenter

Oracle

Job description

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assure that design and development tasks are carried out according to OPW Product Development process map.
• Identify cost savings projects and designs. Complete these projects from start to finish on time and within budget.
• Lead projects through a stage-gate process.
• Conduct research on alternative composite materials, resin, fabrics, and processing methods to optimize desired performance attributes for product and process design.
• Utilizes advanced composite analysis techniques and modeling to develop innovative product solutions to meet customer expectations.
• Must have strong attention to detail to complete designs, maintain document control processes, ECN releases and create BOMs & part number set up.
• Coordinate all phases of development, including creation, prototypes, testing, and analysis. Areas of design emphasis include Injection molding, rotational molding, multi-layer extrusion profiles, cast iron, stainless steel, and brass components.
• Conduct detailed element structural analysis of composite and metallic components and assemblies to verify product performance.
• Design molds to efficiently process raw composite materials to meet material, design, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple strategic projects.
• Evaluate field and production issues, recommend improvements as necessary.
• Support Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Control, Production and Human Resources as needed.
• Operate well in a team environment with other functional departments providing input and guidance in a timely manner.
• Participate in cost reduction programs and coordinate cost reductions as necessary.
• Support manufacturing of composite products through sustainability and productivity projects.
• Encourage and foster an environment for new ideas and innovation.
• Other activities as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Engineering, Material Science, or 2-year associate's degree with equivalent design experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years work experience in Design Engineering (experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred).
• Experience in composite design and manufacturing techniques for structural applications utilizing Lite Resin Transfer Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Reaction Injection Molding Processes, and SMC.
• 3D CAD experience with solid modeling, data management, and analysis software. (NX, ANSYS, Siemens TeamCenter, Oracle, preferred).
• Background in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process and Product Development Process (PDP) is a plus.
• Experience with commercial and industry standards (ISO-9001, NFPA, UL, EPA, AASHTO, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, etc.).
• Demonstrates the ability to solicit the cooperation of others and positively influence the efforts and dynamics of work teams.
• Professional presentation skills, persuasive communication skills, adept listening, and highly developed interpersonal skills.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.