Position Description
We are searching for a self-motivated senior product design engineer, with a proven track-record of complex product delivery, to lead the development of new electro-mechanical products. Responsibilities will include working alongside other team members and consultants, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing system requirements, using modeling and simulation software to produce detailed designs, ensuring projects remain within budgetary and time constraints, and pushing the boundaries of innovation.
The Product Design Engineer will take technical lead on specific projects as identified by the Engineering Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzing problems and coming up with innovative designs to solve them
- Networking and collaborating with other engineers and professionals
- Exploring the design space and new technologies to overcome complex challenges
- Taking design ownership responsibility for large projects with extensive scope / high complexity Creating / improving product design data as required (3D models, 2D drawings, Bills of Material, etc.)
- Working within the budget to deliver safe and efficient products on time
- Developing design prototypes and sub-system mock ups
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Developing test plans, and directs or executes testing activities as needed
- Analyzing data for analytical purposes and to write up reports
- Attending meetings and providing input and updates
- Communicating with staff, directors, and clients
- Allocating resources and time effectively
- Coordinating internal and external resources as needed
- Verifying designs through calculation / analysis / computer aided modeling methods
- Creating reports that measure progress on assigned projects
Skills / Equipment:
- Works independently, or as a member of a team
- Can lead and manage several projects simultaneously
- Ability to make decisions in high-stress situations
- Excellent visualization & conceptualization skills
- Communicates clearly. Verbally can create “clear pictures” for others. Unambiguous and decisive written communications (specifications, plans, presentations, etc.)
- Must have demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Must be able to develop relevant experiment designs, analyze data, form appropriate conclusions, and create appropriate models needed for system simulation
- Organization Skills – tracks status of multiple projects. Ability to organize and prioritize
- Superb creativity, vision, and inventiveness
- Must have proven track record in root cause identification, developing & implementing solutions related to products and processes
- Demonstrates ability to apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling required. Preferably experience with Inventor.
- Knowledge of pressure vessels, gas compression, fluid transfer, or fluid dynamics preferred.
- Familiarity with high-pressure sealing technology a plus
- Previous experience must lie in industrial / commercial product design as an engineer developing and releasing new products
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent with at least 8 - 10 years of practical applicable experience
- Master’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred
TRAVEL:
- 5 to 20% domestic and/or international