Senior Design Engineer

Elkay Manufacturing•Paso Robles, CA

About The Position

The Senior Design Engineer will be involved with a variety of engineering initiatives that focus on New Product Development (NPD), VAVE, and continuous improvement of existing products to exceed customer expectations, national standards, and internal requirements for quality, cost, and manufacturability within the Zurn Elkay product lines.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
7+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated history of designing products with a high degree of creativity
Strong 2D drawing and 3D modeling skills. AutoCAD Inventor experience a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Hands-on mechanical aptitude in a test lab environment
Working knowledge of mechanical and elastomeric components, such as fasteners, springs, o-rings and seals
Understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic calculations
Ability to work proficiently on cross functional teams to achieve product development goals
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans

Nice To Haves

Experience with valves, fittings, foundry castings, metal machining, and plastic injection molding desired
Familiarity with third party certification agencies, such as Underwriters Laboratories, desired
FEA and CFD experience a plus
Experience with overseas sourcing and manufacturing a plus
Some domestic or international travel may be required

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and systems for NPD initiatives related to the following product lines: backflow preventers, pressure reducing valves, automatic control valves, and fire protection products.
Direct involvement in all aspects of product development, including ideation, prototyping, design verification, and production validation.
Drive innovative idea generation by obtaining real-world exposure to Zurn product installations through job site and customer visits, and incorporate ideas into new product designs.
Evaluate customer feedback, customer requirements, existing product designs, and performance standards to support the development of new products.
Research, make recommendations, and execute product design enhancements or modifications to support cost reduction and quality improvements
Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians to develop and execute in-house validation tests and field test programs
Obtain third party product listings and certifications for new products
Collaborate with the drafting/design team to properly document all new designs within the document control system, including 2D drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, and technical literature.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Any other job duties as assigned; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.