Mechanical Design Engineer

LBT Tank•Omaha, NE

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will oversee our new product line which is an ASME Pressure Vessel used for thermal energy storage. To develop product designs that meet or exceed customer performance requirements & expectations and maintain regulatory compliance. To communicate design vision and details to: (a) Customers for acceptance and approval, and (b) Design Drafters for the creation of a production package.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of previous experience in product or system design.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar engineering discipline required
Product or system design experience, material selection, testing, BOM maintenance, cost control & reduction and design verification required
Fabrication knowledge of welding processes and the processes involved in cutting and forming of sheet metal, plate, extrusions and structural shapes required
Must be proficient in Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar modeling package required.
MS Office required with MS Access experience preference

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret sales order requirements to develop product designs that meet customer performance requirements and expectations.
Communicate product design details to Sales, Marketing, Customers, Vendors, Production, Design Technicians and CAD Technicians through drawings, sketches and written specifications.
Assists in the development and maintenance of product design standards.
Performs stress analysis, and strength of materials analysis to verify regulatory compliance of designs and assure product reliability.
Produce product design models using solid modeling software (Inventor, Solid Edge) with supporting drawings and Bills-of-Materials (BOM’s).
Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues. Root cause problem solving and analysis techniques. Continuous improvement philosophy.
Develops written procedures and assists in the development of QC sign off documentation with the QC Manager.
Evaluate Vendors and Vendor components.
Develop and maintain Bills-of-Materials (BOM’s), Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s), and other engineering documentation.
Develop, test and evaluate prototype designs.
Design, source and evaluate manufacturing equipment for in plant use, including heavy fabrication equipment, as well as simple jigs & fixtures. Assist in the determination of equipment need, cost analysis & ROI.
Knowledge of the ASME Code and DOT (Transportation Equipment) regulations.
Knowledge of related EPA and OSHA regulations.
Must comply with all LBT, Inc., safety policies, practices and procedures.
Participates in relevant software training including mastering and fully utilizing the capabilities of Solid Edge and Inventor.
Attends relevant seminars, webinars, and workshops.
Develop the required industry and product knowledge to complete tasks efficiently and autonomously (or as part of a design team).