Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Irvine, CA

4d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nikkiso Expander Application Technology (NEAT) is filling a position for a Core Design Engineer. The applicant should be a self-starter who is detail oriented, and who always has the product quality, performance, and safety in mind. They should be creative and a problem solver who is passionate about turbomachinery systems and their integrated components. Job Overview Turboexpander and Compressor product core unit design and mechanical calculations. Understand and design all aspects and features of turboexpander products. Become a mechanical design specialist in machinery, standardization and low-cost manufacturing methods. Actively engage in continually improving turbo expander products designs and core components to simplify, standardize, reduce cost and increase performance. Document designs and decisions in a simple and understandable manner.

Requirements

Experience with Solid Works and GD&T
Experience analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts
Ability to make equipment layouts and perform fundamental engineering calculations
At least five years of design engineering experience
Experience planning and formulating design engineering program and works with project team staff according to project requirements
Ability to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, per agreement.
5-10 years’ experience working as a turbo machinery engineer.
Demonstrate excellence in interpersonal skills including communication, be a self-starter, have a positive make-happen attitude, to be able to handle multiple tasks, and be a team player
Demonstrate the ability to self correct and self improve.
Take responsibility for assignments and bring them to simple, effective conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in expander-compressor units with active magnetic bearings

Responsibilities

Improve the process of machine design.
Deliver the design based on the reequipments of the development project master specification.
Have a strong understanding of product development and machine design process.
Be proficient in the turbo machine and part design process.
Understand machine shop practice and to be able to communicate with engineering and machine shop personnel.
Have a strong knowledge of design and drafting practice to provide design layouts, 3-D models and 2-D drawings.
Interact confidently and authoritatively with Engineering, marketing and application group and providing accurate technical information.
Prepare specifications for the buyout components, such as housings, gear box, mechanical seals and other core unit components.
Maintain up to date documentation on all responsible projects.
To be able to work alone or in a group.
Assist shop in issues related of turbo expanders.
Become an expert in turbo expander core unit development and design improvements.