Design Engineer

Continental Disc Corporation•Stafford, TX

About The Position

For 60 years GROTH has been delivering valves that perform and service you can count on. Sixty years of close collaboration with the oil and gas industry have helped us become exceptionally familiar with the needs of petrochemical exploration and refinery operations. We’re here to help you protect the environment, meet regulations, and keep employees safe. Under minimal supervision, the Design Engineer will provide technical support for the sales and manufacturing of standard and engineered products in compliance with company policies, manufacturing and safety procedures, and any applicable outside certification standards.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline
High mechanical aptitude
Ability to read manufacturing drawings
Advanced math skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of applicable engineering and certification standards and codes
Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company Microsoft Windows and Office, CPQ, ERP, CAD and PDM systems
Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety
Attention to detail
Concern for quality, accuracy and safety
Ability to prioritize and manage own time, and drafters’ time, to efficiently meet timelines
Positive attitude
Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, outside vendors, representatives and visitors
Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer
Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more
Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make occasional trips from the office area to the manufacturing area
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes

Responsibilities

Design specialized products to meet customer specifications
Perform stress calculations and finite element analysis
Ensure technical accuracy of procedures, drawings, installation instructions, product descriptions, attributes, and structures
Communicate technical information with customers and vendors
Investigate new and existing tooling availability for special product manufacturing and provide price quotes on needed tools
Seek and apply efficiencies in engineering processes and participate in continuous improvement activities
Perform other duties as assigned based on workload and business needs