What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC?
Job description:
Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC, is a worldwide systems and mechanical seal manufacturer with facilities in Vermont, Louisiana, Texas and Brazil. After 40 years, Flexaseal is continuing to grow with sales agents and distributors servicing over 50 countries.
We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team!
The Design Engineer would be responsible for producing accurate, complex 3D models and 2D manufacturing prints from scaled 2D functional design layouts for our mechanical seal design production team. The Design Engineer would also be required to create the entire 3D seal assembly utilizing the created part models to guarantee successful fitment, assembly and sealing of each design.
Successful candidates would work closely with our Engineering Design and CNC Programming Teams, to ensure the end product meets our quality standards and the expectations of our end users. The ability to work quickly on multiple tasks with minimal errors is essential.
Major Responsibilities
- Work independently and in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions
- Perform engineering design evaluations and present findings to leadership and customers
- Produce engineering drawings and bills of material (BOM) to comply with sales order requirements
- Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis and functional analysis, which includes form, fit and function, reverse designing components.
- Produce other required design documentation as required
- Evaluate designs for cost and manufacturability
- Optimizing designs to minimize cost and schedule impacts
- Assist Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing in resolving design (basic to moderate level of complexity), drawing, bill of material and technical issues
- Assist in the resolution of shop floor or vendor manufacturing problems
- Full working knowledge of all engineering processes; workflows, engineering software, tools, and basic product knowledge
- Review peer drawings and BOMs to ensure drawings meet customer requirements and provide feedback as necessary
Standard Responsibilities
- Draw, update, and maintain designs
- Manage multiple complex projects at the same time
- Ensure our designs meet manufacturing, technical and customer specifications
- Ensure that all design projects are completed within budget and time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical degree
- Proficient in Mechanical Drafting/Design, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (2D), and Autodesk Inventor (3D) is preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
We are willing to train and develop a motivated individual in this role without experience. If you are interested in learning more, please submit a resume and include a brief cover letter.