Sustaining Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following.

• Technical liaison between Product Engineering and Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing departments for various rotating pumps (Vane, Gear and Centrifugal) and reciprocating compressors trouble shooting technical issues, process control improvements, supply issues and support of new purchasing initiatives (regional and global).

• Process and approve manufactured and purchased parts deviation forms.

• Design changes: Implement engineering change notices for fixes, improvements, or cost reductions managing Bills of Materials (BOMs). Guide regional and global engineering team members to complete engineering change work.

• Create and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) and component part data in the Oracle ERP system.

• Handle component obsolescence with a focus on long-term product health, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Guide and mentor designers (USA and global sites) in best practices and project requirements for product improvements.

• Manage the SolidWorks PDM database for updates in accessibility state of CAD files for the CAD designers.

• Support CAD designers of engineered special products orders (ESORs) by providing technical assistance and performing final evaluation of bills of materials and drawings.

• Conduct some minor CAD design work on SolidWorks CAD, for Engineering Changes (ECNs) and engineered special products orders (ESORs).

• Perform project management activities for product improvement and special projects.

• Aid in maintaining the design standards database, compliance documents, and product literature release database.

• Issue technical instructions, product literature and engineering specifications as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports in this position. However, the successful person will possess the ability to lead a team of diverse professionals toward desired outcomes.

Competency:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Technical Skills Demonstrated mechanical and dynamic equipment design capability. Experience in the application of Thermal Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Material Selection is required. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Regulatory and Compliance - Working knowledge of Harmonized Tarif Codes (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A knowledge of EU and EAC regulatory requirements (ATEX, Machinery Directive, PED, etc.) is desired.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BS Mechanical Engineering) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of two (2) years engineering design experience. Will consider recent graduates from an ABET accredited school.

SolidWorks or other 3-D CAD platform experience is required. SolidWorks PDM file management desired.

Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.

Microsoft Office Suite literacy is mandatory particularly in Word and Excel.

Capability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Write routine reports and correspondence.

Effectively speak before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Proven to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations are desired but not required. A desire to achieve certification, education and development within scope of responsibility.

Other Qualifications:

Rotating equipment design experience such as pumps, engines, flowmeters, or similar is highly desirable. Reciprocating equipment, such as internal combustion engines or compressor design experience is likewise applicable.

Work Arrangement : Onsite