Design Engineer

For 60 years GROTH has been delivering valves that perform and service you can count on. Sixty years of close collaboration with the oil and gas industry have helped us become exceptionally familiar with the needs of petrochemical exploration and refinery operations. We’re here to help you protect the environment, meet regulations, and keep employees safe.

Under minimal supervision, the Design Engineer will provide technical support for the sales and manufacturing of standard and engineered products in compliance with company policies, manufacturing and safety procedures, and any applicable outside certification standards.

· Design specialized products to meet customer specifications

· Perform stress calculations and finite element analysis

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

· 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 needs

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

· Concern for quality, accuracy and safety

· Ability to prioritize and manage own time, and drafters’ time, to efficiently meet timelines

· Positive attitude

· Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, 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, and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 13 Holidays, Paid time off, 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