Sr. Engineer, Fiberglass Design

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a Dover company we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

Overall Scope: Assists with new product designs meeting OPW and industry standards. Designs new products with minimum supervision, recommends, and carries out the maintenance of significant changes. Is responsible for advancing composite product and process design to meet project goals or requirements of Commercial Industrial and Retail Fueling Fibrelite product lines.

Responsibilities:
• Assure that design and development tasks are carried out according to OPW Product Development process map.
• Identify cost savings projects and designs. Complete these projects from start to finish on time and within budget.
• Lead projects through a stage-gate process.
• Conduct research on alternative composite materials, resin, fabrics, and processing methods to optimize desired performance attributes for product and process design.
• Utilizes advanced composite analysis techniques and modeling to develop innovative product solutions to meet customer expectations.
• Must have strong attention to detail to complete designs, maintain document control processes, ECN releases and create BOMs & part number set up.
• Coordinate all phases of development, including creation, prototypes, testing, and analysis. Areas of design emphasis include Injection molding, rotational molding, multi-layer extrusion profiles, cast iron, stainless steel, and brass components.
• Conduct detailed element structural analysis of composite and metallic components and assemblies to verify product performance.
• Design molds to efficiently process raw composite materials to meet material, design, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple strategic projects
• Evaluate field and production issues, recommend improvements as necessary.
• Support Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Control, Production and Human Resources as needed
• Operate well in a team environment with other functional departments providing input and guidance in a timely manner
• Participate in cost reduction programs and coordinate cost reductions as necessary.
• Support manufacturing of composite products through sustainability and productivity projects.
• Encourage and foster an environment for new ideas and innovation.
• Other activities as needed.

 

Requirements:
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Engineering, Material Science, or 2-year associate’s degree with equivalent design experience.

  Experience

• Minimum 5 years work experience in Design Engineering (experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred)
• Experience in composite design and manufacturing techniques for structural applications utilizing Lite Resin Transfer Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Reaction Injection Molding Processes, and SMC
• 3D CAD experience with solid modeling, data management, and analysis software. (NX, ANSYS, Siemens TeamCenter, Oracle, preferred)
• Background in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process and Product Development Process (PDP) is a plus.
• Experience with commercial and industry standards (ISO-9001, NFPA, UL, EPA, AASHTO, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to solicit the cooperation of others and positively influence the efforts and dynamics of work teams.
• Professional presentation skills, persuasive communication skills, adept listening, and highly developed interpersonal skills.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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