Summary: As a Design Engineer specializing in structural design, you will play a crucial role in our product development process. You will be responsible for creating robust and efficient designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the seamless transition from design to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in structural engineering related to industrial equipment, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record of successful product development. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize structural designs for manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and simulations for structural components. Demonstrate expertise in the software to drive efficient and effective design iterations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, manufacturing experts, and quality assurance, to integrate structural designs seamlessly into the overall product development process.
• Identify and specify appropriate materials for structural components, considering factors such as strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the prototyping team to create and test prototypes, making necessary adjustments to designs based on testing results.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and specifications, to facilitate the manufacturing process.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices. Implement improvements to existing designs and processes to enhance product performance and manufacturability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Design Engineer with a focus on structural design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and other relevant design software. Strong understanding of structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA). 
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and assembly.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Any relevant certifications in SolidWorks or engineering would be a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, detailed correspondence and memos. 
• Ability to write detailed correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Ability to calculate and interpret financial measures such as percentages, margins, ratios and other comparative statistics. 
• Must be able to interpret graphs and other visual representations used to present data.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Must be able to read and understand various service manuals, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting guides. 
• Must be able to read and understand the Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Employee Handbook, safety plans/programs, safety training materials and SDS sheets.

 Equal Opportunity Employer