Sr Design Engineer

Position Summary Designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), design analysis, reports, and procedures. Requires interaction with designers, suppliers, and departmental assignees to solicit technical information and production capabilities to develop feasible design solutions. Hands‑on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation and product preparation activities with various service media and pressures will be required as needed. Senior Design Engineer Organizational Structure Business: Leslie Controls, Inc Location: Tampa, FL 33637 Direct Reporting: Chief Engineer Position Details Designs specialized fluid control components for both new and existing products and systems. Provides improvements in cost, performance, or manufacturing processes using principles of mechanical, electrical, industrial, and other engineering disciplines. Principal Activities Collaborate with Sales and Engineering management to develop technical specifications for fluid control devices. Review customer Requests for Quote and specifications to develop preliminary design concepts. Provide design layout, proposal drawings, and models or sufficient data for a designer to lay out. Provide technical guidance for preparation of technical proposals. Check outputs from designers. Prepare stress, strain, fluid, thermal, and other engineering calculations as required. Perform basic to intermediate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses as required. Perform preliminary analytical and/or experimental tasks to demonstrate conceptual design soundness. Follow through on experimental designs to correct deficiencies and make improvements. Investigate production problems when called upon, search for solutions, and advise other departments on design issues. Complete forms and relevant documentation for procurement, fabrication, and testing. Collaborate with designers or perform all their activities. Generate applicable test and assembly procedures and reports for design verification and manufacturing. Initiate requests for fabrication of prototypes and order special materials, fixtures, and tooling when required. Compile record of project progress. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other functional departments to ensure quality product realization on time. Review non‑conformance reports and disposition material in accordance with the Material Review Board process. Prepare and deliver training material to designers, engineering staff, application engineers, sales, and customers as needed. Break down information obtained from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings, and instructions furnished by others and convert it into detailed drawings with section views and dimensions. Perform a variety of mathematical calculations using standard procedures and industry practice. Coordinate with others to determine whether drawings can be executed efficiently and within expected tolerances. Prepare bills of materials and specifications when drawings are complete. Work is completed using computerized drafting applications. Other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Results oriented, with sound judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to manage changes during the design phase. Resourceful and well organized. Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team. Dependable with reduced supervision. Microsoft Office – strong with Word and Excel. MathCAD or equivalent engineering software tool. 3D modeling (SolidWorks) a plus. LabVIEW software experience a plus but not necessary. ASME B16.5 & B16.34 – working knowledge. ASME Y14.5 – working knowledge. Stress analysis – linear (FEA and/or analytical). Seal design – working knowledge. Fluid mechanics – flow calculations, CFD basics. Structural mechanics – fastening methods, torque design. Machine elements in mechanical design – strength of materials, processing, finish, etc. Heat transfer. Tolerance analysis – assemblies. Technical writing – assembly and test procedures, test reports. Compatibility – lubricants, service media, materials. Contamination control – familiarity. Valve design experience a plus. Qualification process and testing – familiarity. Knowledge of related standards and codes. Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. Relevant mechanical design experience preferred, such as at least five years in the design of mechanical components or valves. Other US Citizen. EEO Statement CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr CIRCOR International, Inc.