NPD Lead Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Engineer is responsible for executing new product design and development and technical support of current Pulsafeeder products, while working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, team environment. It is essential the Lead Engineer is well versed in the methods of rapid new product development including project management, mechanical design, engineering modeling and drawing proficiency, stage-gate processes, strong communication skills, and experimental methods and analysis. Demonstrating creativity, problem solving, and independent judgement are routine daily requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engineers current, new, or derivative products:

• Works cross-functionally to lead product development projects, from concept to launch.
• Develops and executes a new product development plan within the Pulsafeeder stage-gate process.
• Applies creativity and advanced Mechanical Engineering theories, methods, and techniques to achieve reliable and cost-effective designs.
• Is knowledgeable of and designs in compliance with applicable agency standards (e.g., API675, CE, ATEX, IECEx)
• Works hands-on to develop, test, and evaluate product designs.
• Prepares and presents project and technical design reviews.
• Develops design validation test plans. Oversees/performs lab testing and documents test results.
• Works cross functionally to evaluate purchased and manufactured parts.
• Participates in manufacturing work instruction creation and training.
• Assists in the development of customer facing documentation
• Works with Sales, Marketing, and external customers to ensure the product solution meets the customer's expectations and requirements.
• Prepares 3D renderings through specialized software and prepares 2D drawings for specification and commercial requirements.
• Provides expertise in critical review of 3 D and 2 D drawings including detailed dimensioning and tolerancing, using GD&T principles.
• Mentoring approach to less senior team members, sharing experience and knowledge to benefit the overall team growth and contribution.

• Investigates, prepares, and implements engineering change notices.
• Provides technical consultation with factory and field personnel, customers, and distributors.
• Makes intellectual property disclosures and assist company with applications.
• Willing and able to undertake domestic and international travel in support of business needs.
• Assists with other projects as needed.
• Takes initiative and leadership of improvement opportunities. Leads improvement efforts that will benefit the team.
• Helps to capture and build library of reusable knowledge.
• Acts independently to determine how to best support broader department goals
• Provides technical coaching to less-senior team members for the benefit of team development
• Successfully prioritizes and navigate risks to drive decisions and meet project deadlines.
• Actively identifies and actions opportunities for improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience

• High proficiency in solid modeling and analysis (Solidworks preferred, FEA/CFD)
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems including operation, design, and integration of instrumentation
• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems
• Intermediate knowledge of positive displacement pumps, mechanical seals, and electrical instrumentation
• Experience designing for conventional manufacturing methods - sand, investment and die casting, CNC machining and injection molded plastic manufacturing. Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) methods desirable.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Familiarity with API675 agency standards required
• Familiarity with DFSS, DFM, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and Risk Assessment methodologies
• Experience delivering results through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering minimum
• MS in Mechanical Engineering desirable
• Minimum 10-15 years related design experience

Competencies

• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to communicate technical information to all levels of the company
• Ability to build strong peer and customer relationships
• Ability to work independently and proactively to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments, and projects simultaneously

SAFETY, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Expected Physical Environments (%Time)

• Office Workstation/Team Meeting (73%)
• Sitting
• Computer and keyboard use
• Standing
• Shop Floor (5%)
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Engineering Lab (20%)
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Customer Industrial and Municipal Process plants (2%)
• Standing
• Walking

Environmental Factors requiring Personal Protective Equipment when needed and dictated by location

• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Head protection
• Foot protection
• Gloves
• Respiratory protection

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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