Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job OverviewReporting to the Manager, Engineering Operations. This position is responsible for implementing project designs and improvements to existing products in accordance with department procedures, working under the project team plans. The Design Engineer researches and evaluates products, parts or processes for cost efficiency and reliability, ensures the fit, form and function of the existing design or new products and works with other departments in order to ensure production and packaging of final product in accordance with customer specification and procedures.ResponsibilitiesDesigns, models, and tests prototypes for productsConducts research and creates design proposals for projectsCreates concepts, performance, and production criteriaIdentifies and selects materials needed for productionProduces final hand drawings and specificationsCreate parts lists and ensure value engineering practices are provided for the designs. Make samples of working models for demonstrationParticipates in planning marketing initiatives for productNegotiates appropriate production processesEvaluates products and processes for cost efficiency and reliabilityWorks with the Engineering team and other departments to ensure production schedule is metUses computer-aided design (CAD) to create concepts, and layout pumps and systemsFollows department processes and procedures and provide feedback and ideas for improvement This list is not all-encompassing and tasks not mentioned here may be requiredQualificationsExperience with Solid Works and GD&TExperience analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of partsAbility to make equipment layouts and perform fundamental engineering calculationsAt least five years of design engineering experienceExperience planning and formulating design engineering program and works with project team staff according to project requirementsAbility to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specificationsAdvanced knowledge of MS Office Suite Work Environmental and Physical Demands: In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be necessary.Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Environmental Safety Requirements New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety AwarenessAll safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS ManagerJob specific training modules deemed necessary by employee's Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basisEmployees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE's include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above. Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is requiredProficient in SolidWorks and FEAFive years of experience in a similar role is requiredEquivalent combination of education, training and experience in an engineering design role may be accepted Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000EEOC Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.