Sr. Product Design Engineer

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc. is looking for an experienced Design Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves designing and developing new industrial pump products and components, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

As a successful candidate, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, especially in rotating equipment. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a design engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience with rotating equipment and hydraulic design preferred.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design products using engineering principles.
• Lead projects through new product development.
• Provide technical assistance for new and existing designs.

Skills

Design engineering

Mathematical modeling

Risk analysis

Technical assistance

Collaboration with suppliers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Microsoft Excel

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the design and development of new industrial pump products, components, and assemblies from conception to commercialization. This may include responsibilities for specification development, risk identification/mitigation and development of products using engineering principles that meet customer specifications as well as cost requirements. Effectively lead projects through engineering portion of new product development process to meet development timelines. Mentor and review work of more junior product design engineers and CAD designers. Solve design related problems on released product as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design products with sound engineering principles and mathematical modeling to meet technical and commercial requirements
2. Perform risk analysis on new products. Plan and execute risk mitigation
3. Provide technical assistance to engineers and other departments for new and existing designs
4. Lead technical design reviews and DFMEA
5. Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes. Rapid prototype experience a plus
6. Issue technical instructions and engineering specifications
7. Integrate new products/improvements into product configuration program to ensure BOMs are accurate and complete
8. Perform customer visits in conjunction with Product Management to develop product specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve field issues for new products as needed.
9. Assure technical accuracy of sales literature
10. Manage development projects as a project manager through engineering development phase of new product development process. Create and maintain design documentation, and report on project status throughout process with limited supervision
11. Develop and refine theoretical design calculations supported by empirical data as required
12. Coach and review the work of Product Development Engineers and CAD designers
13. Obtain and support approvals as required with respect to legal obligations and certifying agencies in support of Compliance Manager
14. Collaborate with suppliers to clarify design intent and provide technical feedback to ensure components meet design requirements and manufacturability
15. Be familiar with applicable product regulations and manage impact to new or existing designs

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (BS Mechanical Engineering) from four‑year ABET accredited college or university; and 5+ years operating as a design engineer in a manufacturing company. Rotating equipment and hydraulic design experience a plus. FEA and CFD experience a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Computer design (3D modeling and assembly), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

PE licence a plus

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Compensation

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.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.

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