Product Development Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Engineering team, the primary responsibility for the role of Product Development Engineer is to design and develop new products and work on continuous improvement of the existing pumps, valves, or other fluid displacement equipment with precision for food and beverage industry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop new products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles.
• Utilize CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings with higher standards.
• Document/ analyze design feasibility studies, tolerances, FEA (finite elemental analysis), CFD (computational fluid dynamics) reports to ensure product meets requirements.
• Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions. Develop and review design prototypes, perform tests, and finalize product design to facilitate production.
• Analyze new materials, technologies, and processes to evaluate functionalities for all new product development or improvement of existing products.
• Comply with Design Control and Stage-Gate processes while designing prototypes and products.
• Design and verify product to comply with the guidelines by hygiene and sanitation regulatory bodies (i.e., EHEDG, 3A).
• Perform other product development related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Prepare comprehensive project plans with technical objectives and detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze product cost and prepare schedule plans for effective implementation of ECO.
• Track progress of assigned projects to report to major stakeholders.
• Document records for all project proposal and associated activities.
• Research competitor's performance bench-markings and study current advancements in the industry.
• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate new products or improve product performance and efficiency of existing products.
• Review existing drawings and make necessary changes to support manufacturing via ECO (Engineering Change Order)
• Provide technical support to existing products like pumps and valves.
• Coordinate with the other members of the engineering team to expedite the design process and establish priorities.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Interface with Product Managers, Applications Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing, and other functions during all phases of product development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven ability to coach, train and interact with all levels of employees from senior managers down.
• Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, at every level, strong listening skills.
• Ability to be resourceful, think creatively and analytically, problem-solve, experiment, and adapt, and make bold decisions and recommendations.
• Strong work ethics and Cheerful outlook.
• Strong hold on engineering principles (mechanics, thermal and fluid sciences) and knowledge of basic manufacturing methods.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and thrive under pressure.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks and projects, strong organizational skills.
• Must be a collaborator who can also work independently.
• Proven record of meeting commitments with the highest level of standards, ethics and integrity.
• Energetic with a clear sense of urgency and direction; able to inspire and invigorate associates at all levels; promote concepts effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of time if required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; Masters degree a plus
• 5-10 years of design experience preferred or 4-8 years with master's degree
• Experience with CAD, Preferred CAD/PDM system is Inventor/Autodesk Vault.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP.
• Experience of working on sustain engineering projects
• Experience working in a precision machining environment.
• Experience designing pumps or rotary equipment.
• Experience working in the food and beverage industry (Sanitary applications)

COMPETENCIES

Aligning Performance for Success

Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Building a Successful Team

Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Building Trust

Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Coaching and Developing Others

Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Delegating Responsibility

Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.

Facilitating Change

Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

Gaining Commitment

Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Planning and organizing

Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.