What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer position at Waukesha Bearings Corporation?
Dover Precision Components is hiring a Senior Design Engineer for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, and industrial markets.
Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. We are part of Dover Corporation, a growing, stable, and innovative $8.5 billion global company.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the ability to work a hybrid/ remote schedule, working 3 days a week onsite and 2 days a week remotely if you'd like.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
In this role, you will be responsible for the interpretation of engineering instructions and requirements to create high tolerance, multiple component mechanical 3D models and drawings that meet the application requirements by utilizing knowledge and experience combined with standard design practices.
You will perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM's) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specific information. You will also participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices that reflect industry best practices and improved efficiency. Specific responsibilities include:
- Create 3D models and associated 2D drawings
- Create Item and Part Structure (BOM) information within ERP system
- Maintain 3D model and 2D drawing database within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system via Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process
- Perform checking duties on assembly and component level drawings
- Provide guidance & training to other Design Engineers and Drafters
- Update existing drawings to current/best manufacturing processes
- Participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities
- Prepare engineering project proposals
- Participate in client/contractor meetings and resolve client/engineering and management project issues as needed
- Support engineering and customers with preparation of technical assessment reports
- Assist with review & maintenance of design standards & work procedures
- Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of deviated components, corrective action investigations and other quality related activities
- Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
- Minimum of 6years of experience, preferably in the design of rotating equipment
- Experienced with precision design and manufacturing
- Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices
- Highly skilled in 3D modeling software such as Inventor or SolidWorks
- Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures
- Ability to utilize precision measuring and surveying instruments such as calipers, inside/outside micrometers, depth gages, surfaces gages, etc.
- Experience reading & developing engineering design prints with geometric dimensioning and tolerances
- Ability to travel overnight up to 15% of time
DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS
Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
