Design Engineer-AAP

Ampco Pumps Co Inc • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Ampco Pumps is a fast-growing manufacturer of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for food and dairy, desalination, chemical, and industrial applications. Under the direction of the Technical Product Manager, the Design Engineer-AAP designs products for the Applied Products line, including pumps and homogenizers, to meet or exceed company production and quality standards and customer delivery requirements. The role also supports product testing, controls engineering, manufacturing, customer field support, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Strong organizational aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical coworkers across functional disciplines.
• Knowledge of the design fabrication process.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining deadlines.
• Comfort using hand tools.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move parts or components weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design pump and homogenizer products to meet engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and cost constraints.
• Conduct laboratory testing to validate product designs and support engineering decisions.
• Support controls engineering tasks, including VFD configuration, PLC logic development, and system wiring.
• Review and verify customer specifications and sales agreements.
• Ensure conformance to 3-A, EHEDG, ATEX, CE, and other company standards for quality and manufacturability.
• Maintain and improve standard product designs to improve quality and productivity and reduce costs.
• Evaluate, size, and select mechanical components for performance, sanitary design, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with purchasing on vendor selection and component conformance to design requirements.
• Partner with operations to resolve production issues and improve quality and cost performance.
• Provide technical field support to customers and help resolve questions and problems.
• Participate in cross-functional teams addressing manufacturing, design, and quality concerns and continuously improving ISO processes and methods.
• Stay current on industry developments, components, and methods, and propose new products or design improvements.
• Follow housekeeping procedures and comply with quality and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 90% employer-paid health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing eligibility after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level