Senior Design Engineer

POSITION:                             Senior Design Engineer

                                                (Hydraulic Downhole Drilling)                                    

LOCATION:                           PA

REPORTS TO:                     VP Engineering

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Background:

 

A 100+ year-old company dedicated to meeting the needs of the drilling contractor. Driven by contractor requirements, the team designs and manufactures products around the tradition of superior quality, innovation, and flexibility. They utilize 3D Modeling software system that is integrated with the manufacturing process to translate the designed product into leading drilling solutions. In the past several years, the company has successfully launched a series of new highly innovative products that have helped fuel the growth of the business. 2008 revenues exceeded $100 million.

 

General Purpose and Scope:

 

This position will be a lead Design Engineer.  Designing, developing and documenting technical solutions for new and existing products (mechanical components and subsystems including system integration aspects). It is the part of an excellent career path within the organization.

 

Responsibilities and Activities:

·         Apply mechanical engineering to the design, documentation, testing and installation practices for Drill Rigs and subsystems.

·         Develop designs independently and leads New Product Development team.

·         Detail and monitor project planning of assigned project/ tasks within the schedule associated with particular design project.

·         Executes necessary calculations/analysis for the technical solutions utilizing software like Solid Works, Cosmos and PDMWorks Enterprise for virtual prototyping.

·         Work with and lead other engineers on the team, marketing, supply management and suppliers to develop and validate design specifications for the assigned area of responsibilities.

·         Manage and support prototype builds and test activities to validate new designs. This may include specifying prototype parts, support the development of test plans, and participate in test activities and coordinating customer evaluation of complete products.

·         Work with suppliers, operations, marketing and factory personnel to ensure successful implementation of new designs. This will include cross-departmental design reviews and actively seeking feedback to ensure product acceptance for internal and external customers.

·         Facilitate resolution of complex problems by seeking input from other engineers and outside sources.

·         Assign, coordinate and review portions of technical work performed by Engineers, Modelers, and Technicians.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

            MUST HAVE

 

·         A passion for Designing Drilling Rigs and large scale equipment.

·         8+ years experience in Design and Manufacturing Engineering in a highly engineered capital goods industry.

·         B.S. in IE/ME/EE.

·         Deep experience in new product development.  Experience with power train, hydraulics and cooling systems applications is a plus.

·         Strong communication skills, team player, high energy level.

·         Business acumen to understand overall business objectives and industry sector.

·         Background in applying Design for Manufacturing and Design for Serviceability.

·         Experience in Project Management and applying stage gate processes

·         Proficient in applying virtual prototyping and 3D CAD modeling systems

 

            DESIRED

           

·         Masters Degree in Business or Engineering

 

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:

The company is known for high quality innovative products that are successfully marketed globally. The company has an entrepreneurial feel with a flat organizational structure. This is an opportunity to be a critical part of the organization.

 

 

ENVIRONMENT AND LEADERSHIP STYLE:

Closely knit team that collaborates to drive the overall business performance. A successful candidate will have a good blend of tactical and strategic abilities. Be an open and honest communicator with a “hands on” approach.