Mechanical Engineer

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL

8d•$107,120 - $133,900•Onsite

About The Position

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Wet Seals team reporting to the Engineering Manager of High Duty. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will either be under direct supervision performs a variety of engineering and design tasks requiring application of standard techniques and procedures & using engineering judgement and responsibilities to resolve customer inquiries. This role will also offer guidance and support to other engineers within the team.

Requirements

typically an accredited B Eng degree (UK) or overseas equivalent
at least 5 years’ relevant experience in an application or development role
extensive relevant product / equipment / industry knowledge

Nice To Haves

additional qualifications an advantage
engineer may be pursuing local ‘chartered’ status (e.g. C Eng in UK, overseas equivalent)

Responsibilities

Review & processing of Application Requests
Following standard techniques and procedures, select / apply standard or special products to meet customers' needs, including seals, fluid control products, couplings, filters, bearings
Generation of engineering proposals / specifications for standard or special products, including determining cost-effective materials for production
Advanced Seal calculations (including leakage calculations, heat generation, balance temp, flow rates etc.)
Advanced use of CSTEDY & similar tools for in-depth design analysis, including approval of others’ basic CSTEDY reports [ME3]
Fluid control calculations as required
Advanced Couplings calculations as required
Other engineering calculations as required
Provide applications direction and approval to CAD personnel to complete layout (GA) and detail drawings
Prepare material and other relevant product specifications for internal and external use
In-depth field troubleshooting, including analysis of problems / recommendation & implementation of appropriate solutions, lead meetings with customers in plant or at customer’s site to resolve satisfactorily
Detailed failure analysis activities, including full investigation / reporting / resolution with customer with necessary commercial awareness [ME3]
Approve / reject purchase or manufacture of fabricated parts not to drawing specification ('quality clinics')
Create / assist in the creation of application software, analysis programs or selection criteria, for new or existing products
Develop and implement clear plans for new products and enhancments in co-operation with PLM where appropriate
Project manage development programmes to plan and budget
Support the transition of a product from development into production
Perform and monitor the testing of mechanical seal designs, whether as part of product development or for customer-specific tests
Build prototype models for test and evaluation
Assist Marketing with design, performance, and application criteria on existing designs or product enhancements
Detailed technical presentations to customers in order to support sales
Deliver detailed technical training externally to customers as required
Manage and report personal workload, forecast job lead-times to meet customer and departmental objectives
Raise / process / approve Engineering Change Notice (GCN) requests
Create new or update existing standards to control design criteria, application of products, and procedures
Create & distribute technical bulletins, articles, or papers dealing with product, application, or system design
Maintain engineering databases
Provide technical support via the Engineering Help Desk, if appropriate / as required
Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon local business / departmental needs