Senior Design Engineer

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The Senior Design Engineer at Well Master is responsible for new product design, project management, research and development, ongoing product improvements, and drawing creation. This role is for creative, self-motivated individuals who bring authentic experience and knowledge and are eager to contribute individually and as a team player.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for product development, product changes, and product promotions, including developing procedures, specifications, and packaging instructions for assigned products.
• Perform FEAs, CFDs, and other analyses to demonstrate that the product meets success criteria.
• Facilitate in-house functional tests and design jigs and fixtures for product testing.
• Lead field testing process and provide comprehensive data analysis for project validation.
• Successfully meet deadlines and keep track of project progress.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors to help facilitate the timely completion of projects.
• Create and maintain drawings, bill of materials, and analysis reports for new and improved products.
• Select the most efficient design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvements for existing ones.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process by presenting areas for improvement and possible solutions (DFSS, Six Sigma, Lean/Kaizen).
• Recommend technology, facility, and equipment requirements or improvements.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in product offering, company goals, and customer satisfaction.
• Be vigilant about Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

• The candidate will be comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluids or petroleum engineering principles is preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills in MS Office and SolidWorks.
• Must know machining and assembly practices, tools, and fixtures.
• Must have manufacturing processes and methods expertise to ensure cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency through design.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to conduct group presentations.
• The requirements listed below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in mechanical engineering or similar disciplines.
• 5-7 years’ experience in product design.
• Electrical background/experience highly preferred.
• Experience with building circuit boards, sensors, and controls design is highly preferred.
• Experience with international projects is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical, mental/visual, and work environment demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires use of hands and arms at least 60% of the time.
• Time is mainly spent sitting, with some standing and walking.
• Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 65 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Most of the time is spent in a climate-controlled office and less in a manufacturing environment.
• Noise exposure is moderate.

MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS

• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.
• Peripheral vision is required for safety.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Job Type: Full-time
• Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
• Choice of health care plans with company contribution towards premiums
• FSA and HSA plans available
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan: Safe Harbor Match – 100% of first 1% contribution and 50% on next 5% contribution – total of 3.5% match on 6% contribution
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance, legal & ID theft protection benefits
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually, earned on an accrual basis
• Paid Holidays: 10 days annually