Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides general manufacturing and specific design expertise to support customer requirements and continuously improve yield, throughput, quality and safety of manufacturing operations. Leads projects to implement new products, processes and materials into the production phase in order to improve cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 · Assists with piloting and release of new customized products, prototypes or processes introduced to the manufacturing floor through the change control processes.

· Develops mechanical design and drafting of products and production jigs and machinery. · Performs cost studies to determine lowest cost of manufacturing and coordinates the implementation of these changes.

· Generates engineering process instructions and sketches. · Validates dimensions utilizing CAD software and documentation related to new products, such as manufacturing drawings, work instructions and test procedures.

· Conducts troubleshooting / failure analysis of current products.

· Communicates with internal and external customers, suppliers, other company personnel providing technical expertise and counsel as required.

· Analyzes, evaluates, and rectifies product performance issues.

· Prepares materials and other relevant product specification for internal Company use.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 · This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with related experience is required;

· Minimum of 5 years related work experience required in a manufacturing environment;

· Proficiency using CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite required;

· Understand and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications and design intents. Understand and interprets 3D models. Understand and interpret geometric tolerance, design intent, primary design features, and tolerance stack up;

· Knowledge of current ANSI design and drafting standards;

· Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and brazing techniques required;

· Working knowledge of AS9000, Lean and Six Sigma techniques;

· Strong problem solving abilities;

· Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment;

· Demonstrated project management skills;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills; · Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred;

· Brush seal design experience preferred; · The desire to strive for continuous improvement and excellence within a fast-paced growth environment;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Technetics Group is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

 At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. 

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

This position involves access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.