Design Engineer-AAP

Ampco Pumps Co Inc • Glendale, WI

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About The Position

Ampco Pumps is a fast-growing manufacturer of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial applications. Under the direction of the Technical Product Manager, the Design Engineer designs products for the Applied Products line, including pumps and homogenizers. The role is responsible for meeting or exceeding company production and quality standards and meeting customer delivery requirements.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Design pump and homogenizer products that 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 while reducing costs.
• Evaluate, size, and select mechanical components to meet performance requirements, sanitary design standards, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with purchasing on vendor selection to ensure new components conform to design requirements.
• Partner with operations to resolve production issues and improve quality and cost performance.
• Provide technical field support to customers by helping address and resolve questions and problems.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to address manufacturing, design, and quality concerns and continuously improve ISO processes and methods.
• Stay current on industry developments, new components, and methods, and propose ideas for new products or design improvements.
• Follow housekeeping procedures and comply with quality and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off 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