Sr Mechanical Engineer

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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 for desiccant air dryers, filters, and other related equipment.
• 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.
• Develop designs & concepts using 3D modeling software and create BOMs in ERP system such as SAP.
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessel codes a plus.

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, and customers.
• 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.
• Must be able to develop design concepts and develop complete full documentation packages that are released to Production, work with Customers & Supply on component selections, and for review with Customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from four-year college or university.
• A minimum of five years related experience.
• 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, Outlook, Project, 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 are necessary.

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