Product Design Engineer III

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Product Design Engineer III provides consultation in one or more areas of project design, equipment engineering systems, and improvements to existing products in accordance with department procedures. The role collaborates with other departments to ensure products meet customer specifications and engineering procedures. It includes designing components and systems within the pump product line, supporting design and product development, and translating customer needs into functional engineering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, including fundamental knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
Technical degree in Mechanical Design and Drafting.
Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, and test environment.
High level of expertise and experience using SolidWorks for 3-D modeling and 2-D detailing of components and assemblies for large, complex systems.
Fifteen years of experience in a systems engineering and manufacturing environment designing rotating and reciprocating equipment.
Proficiency in scientific computing, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and rotor dynamics.

Responsibilities

Model pump components in SolidWorks.
Size and select system components.
Design components and systems within the pump product line.
Support design and product development.
Understand customer needs and translate them into functional engineering solutions for improved products and systems.
Assist in creating specifications, designs, and test methods for new products.
Work frequently with manufacturing associates to provide technical guidance on DFMA, manufacturing capability, and production rate for new products in development.
Facilitate studies and research to develop scope definitions, design-response correlations, and design solutions.
Resolve complex engineering problems in a timely manner.
Ensure effective communication within the team and between the team and the rest of the organization.
Manage timelines with the project manager or project engineer, maintain clarity and focus on the critical path, and ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place.