- Prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources as a result of a Customer Request.
- Be participant in the creation of
- a detailed manufacturing drawing complete with dimensions and tolerances
- support design concepts by performing Finite Element Analysis
- ensure that the product functions in the application as specified
- ensure that the product can be manufactured in a cost effective and reliable manner.
- Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.
- Collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for materials, components and manufactured product.
- Collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture sources, capability and cost
- Responsible for identifying training opportunities from internal and external sources for self development
- Support Quality System accreditation
- BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent essential.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Package essential.
- Proficiency with oral/written communication skills crucial in the English language
- Project management skills essential
- Seal design experience highly desirable
- Elastomer/plastic processing and tooling experience highly desirable
- Experience in the science of hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics highly desirable
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting targeted completion dates
- Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent people and relationship building skills
Travel
Periodic travel may be required both internationally and within the continental US. In most cases, this travel will not exceed 10 days per year internationally or 20 days per year locally. It is possible that certain projects or training responsibilities could generate a short term increase in required travel.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
- Proficiency with a 3D CAD package
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Project management skills
- U.S. person status under ITAR regulations, such as U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, asylum, or refugee status
- Seal design experience
- Elastomer or plastic processing and tooling experience
- Experience with hydraulics and fluid dynamics
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Ability to lead projects, multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Do
We are one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. We collaborate closely with customers to develop unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Utilizing our dedicated product design, material development and testing capabilities, we are a one-stop-shop providing the best in elastomer, silicone, thermoplastic, PTFE and composite technologies for applications in: • Aerospace • Agriculture & Forestry • Automotive • Chemical Processing • Construction & Mining • Fluid Power • Food & Beverage • Healthcare & Medical • Manufacturing & Machine Tools • Marine • Potable Water & Sanitary • Renewable Energy & Power Generation • Semiconductor With over 70 years of experience, we serve as long-term business partners to help our customers bring products to market faster. Through strategically positioned material and product laboratories, specializing in design and applications, our engineers support customers with design, prototyping, production, testing, installation and quality assurance using state-of-the-art tools. Our ServicePLUS portfolio of value-added services is designed to help customers optimize their business across the entire value chain. We bring leading edge technology and an in-depth, experience-based understanding of applications to customers through a global, but local approach. An international network of over 100 facilities worldwide includes over 40 manufacturing sites, more than 60 Customer Solution Centers and 10 R&D centers. Developing and formulating materials in-house, our material database includes over 2,000 proprietary compounds. We fulfill challenging service requirements, supplying standard parts in volume or a single custom-manufactured component, through our integrated logistical support, which effectively delivers over 40,000 sealing products to customers worldwide.
