Design Engineer

AESSEAL•Rockford, IL

12d

About The Position

The Design Engineer role involves modifying standard seals for non-standard equipment and designing seals for new machinery applications using standard seal face geometry. This includes creating bespoke seal designs for non-standard applications and equipment, and collaborating with senior design engineers on new design ideas. The role also entails designing special test equipment, creating SAP material codes and Bills of Materials (BOMs), and liaising with internal and external customers, including sales engineers and distributors, via various communication channels. Additionally, the Design Engineer will work with the seal assembly workshop and manufacturing inspection departments to resolve engineering issues and agree on concessions according to ISO procedures. Assistance will be provided to the seal assembly team on testing issues and to the application engineering team on seal enquiries and dimensional fit. The role also includes developing and implementing design department procedures, providing technical support during breakdown situations, and understanding seal failure analysis and how seal design impacts performance on-site at customer locations. A strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret detailed drawings are essential. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP material codes and BOMs
Familiarity with ISO procedures
Understanding of seal failure analysis
Experience working with customers, sales engineers, and distributors
Experience in a design engineering role

Responsibilities

Modification of standard seals to suit non-standard equipment
Using standard seal face geometry design for new machinery applications / equipment
Bespoke seal design using standard seal face geometry for non-standard applications & equipment
Working with senior design engineers to create bespoke seal face geometry / design ideas on an "as needed" basis
Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications
Creation of new SAP material codes and BOM’s to aid SAP administration, as required
Liaison with internal and external customers (including end users, sales engineers, and distributors) via telephone, email and other communication channels to support their needs
Liaison with seal assembly workshop and manufacturing inspection departments on engineering issues for both standard and special seals; solving problems and agreeing concessions as per ISO procedures
Providing assistance to the seal assembly team on testing issues for standard and special seals
Providing assistance to the application engineering team on seal enquiries/dimensional fit
Development and implementation of design department procedures
Reacting to breakdown situations providing design technical support (if required) to ensure the problem is resolved as quickly as possible
Develop an understanding of seal failure analysis and how seal design affects performance “on-site” at the customer