Designer - Design Engineer Trainee

NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people.

If youre looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you.

POSITION INFO:

16-month training program that is broke out into two phases -

The first phase of the trainee program, you will go through a 4 (four) month training program in which the Engineering Trainee will learn NIBCO products, customers, manufacturing, distribution methods, and an introduction to Engineering, you will then join the Engineering department.

Upon completion of the training program, the candidate will transition into the second phase of the program, you will go through 12-month rotation with the Engineering team.

Upon successful completion of the 12-month Engineering rotation, the candidate will be placed in a Designer/Design Engineer Trainee position that meets the candidates career aspirations along with supporting the needs of the Engineering department at NIBCO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in structured training program.
• Visit NIBCO manufacturing locations and give presentations on what was learned during these visits.
• Spend time job shadowing associates experienced in Engineering roles.
• Give final presentations and complete a final test drawing upon the lessons, knowledge, and skills learned.
• CAD experience in modeling and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Experience working independently or in a project team environment.

EXPERIENCE:

Entry level position but experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline or technology is required (Mechanical preferred). technical certificates in design technology a plus.

TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and detailed drawing creation; Siemens NX preferred.
• Ability to read and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong understanding of general manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply mathematical concepts to analyze data and solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate and effective documentation.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and change‑management skills.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Travel up to 10% may be required for manufacturing or supplier visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to travel.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.