Sr. Engineer I

Val-Matic Valve•Addison, IL

20d

About The Position

The Senior Engineer I is a fully proficient individual contributor who leads defined engineering efforts and owns technical outcomes for moderately complex products, projects, or subsystems. This role applies sound engineering judgment to design, analysis, and problem-solving activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required.
Typically 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or durable goods environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently execute engineering tasks and contribute to project outcomes.
Solid foundation in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
Working knowledge of engineering analysis methods, including FEA and CFD.
Proficiency with CAD tools; experience with Creo Parametric preferred.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Owns technical outcomes for assigned components, subsystems, or projects with moderate complexity.
Applies independent engineering judgment to design decisions, analyses, and problem resolution within established standards and practices.
Escalates complex or high-risk issues appropriately while contributing to resolution.
Participates in and supports medium-scale engineering projects, contributing to technical planning, execution, and delivery.
Provides reliable engineering input to project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinates engineering activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.
Develops and reviews mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations.
Performs engineering analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with guidance as needed.
Applies established engineering standards, design methodologies, and calculation practices consistently.
Supports verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and documentation.
Supports investigation and resolution of sustaining issues, nonconformances, and field concerns.
Contributes to root cause analysis and corrective actions under the guidance of senior technical staff.
Identifies opportunities for incremental improvements in product performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams and engineering project groups.
Provides guidance and technical support to junior engineers and coworkers.
Actively develops technical skills and product knowledge relevant to assigned responsibilities.
Operates with moderate supervision within defined project or product scope.
Authorized to make technical decisions within established standards and practices.
Influences project outcomes through technical contribution and collaboration rather than formal authority.