Mechanical Project Design Engineer

About

• [Company] is a global multi-industry manufacturing leader committed to operational excellence and execution. With operations in over 35 countries with over 17,000 employees, we specialize in a diverse range of products serving various industries including power and energy, process equipment, vehicle diagnostic tools, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and oil and gas. 
• We are currently recruiting talent to focus on innovation, expert technology, service and product leadership that will provide critical solutions that help businesses around the globe perform at optimal levels. We hope you will consider joining our dynamic team.

Business Unit Description

• [Company] segment designs, manufactures and markets engineered solutions and products used to process, blend, meter and transport fluids in addition to air and gas filtration and dehydration. Recognized for its leading brands and turnkey systems capability, the Flow Technology segment has global operations which serve the Food & Beverage, Power & Energy and Industrial markets.

Job Summary

• This position is directly responsible for determining and directing the most economical, high quality mechanical design for non-standard customer orders from concept to manufacturing, field installation and operation.  This position is also responsible for providing cost estimates as a basis for determining pricing strategy for quotes that cannot be done by the Applications Engineering group.  This position must also lead other Engineering personnel in the design of more complex orders and quotes. This individual will also be required as needed to visit customers in order to negotiate the technical aspects of a project or warranty related issues.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop cost-effective mechanical designs according to customer specifications using standard procedures and experience including costs for quotes.
• Provide guidance to Inside Sales Engineers, Application Engineers and Drafters on mechanical design and cost.
• Provide technical support for Sales Representatives and customers on topics related to product lines.  This may include travelling to customer sites to provide this support.
• Provide support for Warranty Service by checking designs, analyzing customer problems and implementing engineering solutions.  May include travelling to installation sites to solve customer service issues.
• Assist Standards engineering by performing related engineering calculations for day-to-day activities and long term projects.
• Lead and instruct other Engineering personnel in design standards and project scheduling to complete high quality deliverables in the time frames required to support the customer and business commitments.
• Skills
• Ability to read and analyze general business documents, professional journals, technical specifications, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and other engineering formulas and data.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to create or interpret various spreadsheets, financial reports, data analysis, and measurements.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information in mathematical or written form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum of five years related experience. Preferred Certified Professional Engineer.
• This position requires a thorough knowledge of drafting, machine design, vibrations, strength of materials, metallurgy, ASME codes, manufacturing procedures, a general knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and strong interpersonal skills for communicating thoughts and ideas to manufacturing, customers and Sales Representatives.  A thorough knowledge of process conditions and applications is necessary to properly engineer quality equipment.  A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Project, Visio, AutoCAD, Inventor and ASME code calculation software including data related to Sales Orders, inventory, items, BOMs, cost, code compliance and various reports is necessary.  Proficiency in cost estimating.  Understanding of various products.  Strong communication and organizational skills is necessary.

Competencies

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Customer Loyalty - Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.  Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Managing Work - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completely efficiently.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Customer Loyalty - Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.  Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• General office environment, with a significant amount of time spent working on a computer. Minimal lifting of up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel required

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The primary functions of this job are performed within a climate controlled office building with minimal exposure to noise, dust or fumes.