Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Primary Function Provides technical leadership and ownership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex products and systems, with primary focus on centrifugal pump applications. Possesses a strong functional and mechanical understanding of hydraulic motors and fluid power systems, including performance characteristics, efficiency, NPSH, and system interactions. Establishes technical direction, evaluates design trade-offs, and drives high-impact initiatives to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with business and customer requirements. Serves as a technical authority, mentor, and key contributor to product strategy and continuous improveme

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  Primary Duties & Responsibilities Leads complex product and system design from concept through production launch, with a focus on centrifugal pu
• mps.Defines technical strategy, product architecture, and performance requirements for fluid power sys
• temsApplies advanced fluid dynamics and hydraulic analysis to evaluate fluid handling product performance, efficiency, NPSH, bearing life, axial thrust, and system cu
• rvesDemonstrates functional understanding of hydraulic motors, including mechanical operation, torque-speed relationships, and efficiency characteris
• ticsEvaluates pump and motor interaction within hydraulic systems to ensure proper performance and reliabi
• lityLeads and approves design reviews and critical technical decis
• ionsDrives major NPD and VAVE initiatives with measurable business im
• pactDefines testing strategies and oversees validation and qualification activities, including hydraulic and performance tes
• tingApplies advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification met
• hodsApproves engineering designs, drawings, and
• ECNsActs as subject matter expert across multiple product l
• inesResolves complex manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through advanced root cause anal
• ysisMentors engineers and provides technical leadership in design best practices and fluid power fundamen
• talsEducation And/or Experience Requirements Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology requ
• ired7 years of relevant engineering experience requ
• ired5 years of experience with centrifugal pumps and applied knowledge of hydraulic and electric mo
• torsOther Special Requirements Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabi
• lityAdvanced systems-level problem-solving sk
• illsHigh level of autonomy and sound engineering judg
• mentAbility to support application-specific customer requirem
• entsFEA experience requ
• iredFMEA experience requ
• iredInitiative and drive for res
• ultsDemonstrated productivity, multi-tasking ability, patience, and dependabi
• lityEffective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interperso
• nal)Ability to work effectively within a team environment and on solo assignm
• entsHighly effective project management sk
• illsComputer Skills Microsoft Office S
• uiteAutodesk Inventor (expert le
• vel)Advanced analysis, simulation, and FEA t