What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer - Valves position at CIRCOR International, Inc.?
About CIRCOR:
CIRCOR International is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. We have a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving our customers' most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. We have a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and we are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit us at circor.com/
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Senior Design Engineer - Valves designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CAD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, and bills of materials (BOM). This position requires interactions with the design engineers on a daily basis but may also include other functional groups, particularly manufacturing engineering.
Principal Activities
- Supervision is limited, but engineering staff will review work product and provide direction daily.
- Break down information obtained from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings and instructions furnished by others and convert the information into detailed drawings with section views and dimensions.
- Perform a variety of mathematical calculations using standard procedures.
- Responsibility for coordinating with others to determine whether drawings can be executed efficiently and within expected tolerances.
- Prepare bills of materials and specifications when drawings are complete.
- Work is completed using computerized drafting applications
- Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department.
- Compiles record of project progress.
Requirements
NDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Results oriented, with sound judgment.
- Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage changes during design phase.
- Resourceful and well organized.
- Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team.
- Microsoft Office – Strong with Word and Excel
- MathCAD or Equivalent Engineering Software Tool
- 3D Modeling (Solidworks) a plus
- LabView software experience a plus but not necessary
- ASME B16.5 & B16.34 – Working knowledge
- ASME Y14.5 - Familiar
- Stress Analysis - Linear (FEA and/or analytical)
- Seal Design – Working knowledge
- Fluid Mechanics - Flow Calculations, CFD basic
- Structural Mechanics - Fastening Methods, Torque Design
- Machine Elements in Mechanical Design - Strength of Materials, Processing, Finish, et cetera
- Heat Transfer
- Tolerance Analysis – Assemblies
- Technical Writing - Assembly and Test Procedures, Test Reports
- Compatibility - Lubricants, Service Media, Materials
- Contamination Control - Familiarity
- Valve Design Experience a plus
- Qualification Process and Testing - Familiarity
- Knowledge of related standards and codes
- Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Relevant mechanical design experience preferred, such as at least 5 years in the design of mechanical components or valves.
Other
- US Citizen
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
