What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Wilo USA?
Description
Wilo USA LLC is a subsidiary of Wilo SE, which is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Wilo is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for heating, cooling, and air-conditioning solutions, water supply, and sewage and drainage. Wilo USA acquired Weil Pump and Scot Pump in 2017, American-Marsh Pumps in 2019, QuantumFlo in October 2021, and HydroServ in May 2023.
We offer exceptional benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) and match, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO 19 days, 10 holidays, and 6 sick days.
Job Summary
The Design Engineer will work with other engineers, mechanical drafters, and company personnel from other departments to define product specifications, develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and test/analyze new and existing products.
Primary Duties:
- Design components, perform calculations, set up part numbers, and create bills of materials for new product development projects
- Create technical 2D drawings (machine and pattern), manufacturing schematics, submittal general arrangement drawings, and digital 3D models of mechanical equipment designs using measurements, specifications, and additional data from the engineering team
- Coordinate directly with project engineers, salesmen, and production team to understand project requirements, verify design details, and recommend modifications as needed according to company standards and best practices
- Revise component machine and pattern drawings as needed for supported product lines
- Manage and maintain engineering change notice (ECN) records in compliance with the company's ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Manage and maintain drawing and 3D model library of all components for supported product lines
- Perform and write reports for modal and/or static analyses using computer-aided finite element techniques
- Provide support as needed reviewing technical project equipment specifications and quotation configurations for engineered-to-order product
- Assist with troubleshooting problems encountered throughout the manufacturing process of pumps in production, and assist with troubleshooting issues with pumping equipment encountered by end users in the field (will not include on-site field services)
- Work to improve product quality and performance
Location: Collierville, TN
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Requirements: 0
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.
Shift/hours: Normal business hours are 8 am to 6 pm
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 1-3 years of experience, pump industry experience preferred
- Advanced skill with AutoCAD
- Advanced skill with Autodesk Inventor Professional, SolidWorks, or other solid modeling software
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Actively works to minimize complexity
- Good organizational skills, being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Work effectively under pressure individually as well as part of a team
- Knowledgeable of machining and fabrication processes
- Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
- Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from disagreeable elements.
