Product Development Engineer

The Dupps Company is hiring a Product Development Engineer for our Germantown, Ohio location. This position is concerned with design and development of new products and/or substantially redesigning existing products in accordance with industry regulations, cost and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Support sales and customer service through Engineering design and planning.
• Part number creation & support in ERP software.
• Equipment design & detailing of drawings.
• Support design and documentation of ASME BPVC equipment.
• Complete competitive and failure analysis.
• Provide Engineering design support for all Dupps equipment.
• Capable in organizing, managing and prioritizing a cross functional design team in conjunction with the stage gate process.
• Involved in every stage of new product development, from ideation to product launch
• Redesigns and improves existing products
• Prototypes and tests design concepts
• Establishes budgets and schedules for the development of product improvements
• Ensures that development is progressing according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines
• Communicates and works well in a cross-departmental atmosphere to accomplish seamless transitions between product development stages
• Works closely with management staff to establish targets for improvements
• Completes special studies on as required basis including failure analysis of existing products
• Interfaces with both sales and customers to fulfill needs and solve issues as needed
• Optimizes both internal and external customer needs and requirements when making decisions and taking actions.
• Overnight travel will be required as needed.
• May perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s a plus)
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment design in manufacturing.
• Experience with ASME BPVC Section 8, Div.1 design requirements a plus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, Inventor preferred.
• Must have high level proficiency in the use of Ansys FEA simulation software or other.
• Ansys or equivalent CFD experience a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP software and related engineering functions with Epicor preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Outlook).
• Proven pro-active/results based on initiatives and outcomes.
• Recognized design creativity pertaining to both new products and existing product improvement.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes consistent with heavy fabrications.
• Acquainted with large drive components and assemblies.
• Background in Value Analysis, and continuous product improvement a plus.

We offer:

• 15 days of PTO after 90 days
• Flexible schedule
• 401 (k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Professional Development Assistance
• & more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Design: 3 years (Preferred)
• FEA: 1 year (Required)
• Ansys: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Germantown, OH 45327 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000