Design Engineer II
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc
LOCATION: Tampa, FL
DIRECT REPORTING: Chief Engineer
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
Designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), design analysis, reports, and procedures. This position requires interactions with the assigned designers, suppliers, and other applicable (production, sales, quality, et cetera) departmental assignees to solicit technical information as well as production capabilities to develop feasible design solutions. Hands-on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation as well as product preparation activities, with various service media and pressures, will be required on an as-needed basis.
The Design Engineer II participates in the design and evaluation of production processes for both new and existing products and systems to provide improvements in cost, performance or the facilitation of manufacturing processes using the fundamental principles of mechanical, electrical, industrial, and other engineering disciplines.
Principal Activities
- Works with Sales and Engineering management to develop the technical specifications for fluid control devices.
- Reviews customer Requests for Quote and specifications to develop preliminary design concepts.
- Provides design layout and proposal drawing and models or sufficient data for a designer to layout.
- Provides technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals.
- Checks outputs from Designers.
- Prepares stress, strain, fluid, thermal, and other engineering calculations as required by assignments.
- Performs at least basic Finite Element Analysis and Computerized Fluid Dynamics analyses as required by assignments.
- Performs preliminary analytical and/or experimental tasks as necessary to demonstrate soundness of conceptual design.
- Follows through on experimental designs to correct design deficiencies and make improvements.
- Investigates production problems when called upon and searches for solutions; advises and assists other department members on design issues.
- Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department for procurement, fabrication and testing.
- Collaborates with Designers or be able to perform all their activities.
- Generates applicable test and assembly procedures and reports for design verification and manufacturing.
- Initiates requests for fabrication of prototypes and order special materials when required, as well as any fixtures and tooling needed.
- Compiles record of project progress.
- Collaborate with other functional departments (Manufacturing, Quality, etc) to ensure quality product realization in time.
- Reviews non-conformance reports and dispositions material in accordance with the Material Review Board process.
- Prepares and delivers training material to Designers, Design Engineers, Application Engineers, Sales and Customers as needed
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Results oriented, with sound judgment.
- Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage changes during design phase.
- Resourceful and well organized.
- Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team.
- Microsoft Office – Strong with Word and Excel
- MathCAD or Equivalent Engineering Software Tool
- 3D Modeling (Solidworks) a plus
- LabView software experience a plus but not necessary
- ASME B16.5 & B16.34 – Working knowledge
- ASME Y14.5 - Familiar
- Stress Analysis - Linear (FEA and/or analytical)
- Seal Design – Working knowledge
- Fluid Mechanics - Flow Calculations, CFD basic
- Structural Mechanics - Fastening Methods, Torque Design
- Machine Elements in Mechanical Design - Strength of Materials, Processing, Finish, et cetera
- Heat Transfer
- Tolerance Analysis – Assemblies
- Technical Writing - Assembly and Test Procedures, Test Reports
- Compatibility - Lubricants, Service Media, Materials
- Contamination Control - Familiarity
- Valve Design Experience a plus
- Qualification Process and Testing - Familiarity
- Knowledge of related standards and codes
- Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Relevant mechanical design experience preferred such as at least 2 years in the design of mechanical components or valves.
Other
- US Citizen
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- At least 2 years of relevant mechanical component or valve design experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of MathCAD or an equivalent engineering software tool
- Knowledge of stress analysis, including linear FEA or analytical methods
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, flow calculations, and basic CFD
- Knowledge of structural mechanics, fastening methods, and torque design
- Knowledge of machine elements, strength of materials, processing, and finishes
- Knowledge of heat transfer and assembly tolerance analysis
- Working knowledge of seal design
- Working knowledge of ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.34
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and related standards and codes
- Technical writing ability for assembly procedures, test procedures, and test reports
- Familiarity with material, lubricant, and service-media compatibility
- Familiarity with contamination control and qualification testing
- US citizenship
- 3D modeling experience with SolidWorks
- LabVIEW software experience
- Valve design experience
- Knowledge of solenoid actuators
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include telehealth access, an EAP, and a wellness program with reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement and recognition programs add lifestyle and development value.
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What We Do
CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense. CIRCOR. Excellence in Flow Control.
