Design Engineer - San Diego

Company Name:

Save U Staffing

 


JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSE
 
Researches and analyzes specification to determine feasibility of design or application. 
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) and associated procedures/reports.
 
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBLITIES
 
•Works with Sales and engineering management to develop the technical specifications for fluid control devices.
•Reviews customer RFQ and specifications and develops preliminary design concepts.
•Provides design layout and proposal drawing and models.
•Provides technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals.
•Checks outputs from Designer.
•Prepares stress and strain calculations 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.
 
 
The Design Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager to support project engineering in the design of fluid power control components; works under limited supervision of the cognizant lead engineer.
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 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 or other engineering disciplines.
 
 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
 
Education & Experience: The Design Engineer position requires at least a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering for an accredited college or university.
Experience: The Design Engineer must possess 5 plus years associated experience in design of detail mechanical components/control valves; 7 years required without a technical certificate or degree.
 
•MathCAD or Equivalent Engineering Software Tool
•ANSI Y14.5 – Working knowledge
•Stress Analysis - Linear (FEA)
•Seal Design - Working
•Spring Design - Working
•Fluid Mechanics - Flow Calculations
•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, Design Reports
•Compatibility - Lubricants, Service Media, Materials
•Contamination Control - Familiarity
•Valve Design Experience
•Qualification Testing - Familiarity
•Noise Abatement Experience
•Cavitation Control Experience
•Knowledge of related standards and codes
Knowledge of Solenoid actuators preferred
 
ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
•Release Drawings and Associated Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Documentation
•Design Compliant to Customer Performance Requirements, and Fundamental Engineering Principles
•Fits and Clearances of Assembly, Including Mechanism
•Hardware Decisions to Meet Customer Requirements
•Status of Task Progress and Assigned Project Schedule Milestones
•Engineering Manage
Please send resumes to pamela@saveustaffing.com