Design Engineer

Continental Disc Corporation has 50+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

The Design Engineer provides technical support to sales and manufacturing for standard and engineered products, under minimal supervision, and in compliance with company policies, manufacturing and safety procedures and any applicable outside certification standards.

· Design special products to meet customer specifications.

· Provide technical information in CPQ, ERP, and other systems as needed to support the sale and manufacturing of products.

· Perform stress calculations and finite element analysis.

· Ensure technical accuracy of procedures, drawings, installation instructions, product descriptions, attributes and structures.

· Develop product quotes including price, lead time, and cost (as required).

· Communicate technical information with customers and vendors.

· Investigate new and existing tooling availability for special product manufacturing and provide price quotes on needed tools.

· Seek and apply efficiencies in engineering processes, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

· Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· BS in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

· High mechanical aptitude.

· Ability to read manufacturing drawings.

· Advanced math skills.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of applicable engineering and certification standards and codes.

· Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company Microsoft Windows and Office, CPQ, ERP, CAD and PDM systems.

BEHAVORIAL:

· Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines.

· Positive attitude.

· Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, customers, outside vendors, representatives and visitors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer.

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more.

· Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make occasional trips from the office area to the

manufacturing area.

· Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes.

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities