ENGINEER, DESIGN

Performs engineering valve design functions for the development of new products and for the modification of existing products, in accordance with corporate strategic plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts and final design including required supporting engineering calculations.

• Validate design with team members and approve design changes.

• Report progress and unusual project occurrences to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.

• Confer, work closely and obtain the necessary results with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors and contractors regarding the various aspects of product design projects.

• Work with engineering support groups to check final designs and modify designs as appropriate.

• Interact with all company support departments to resolve manufacturing problems and to improve product quality and the ease of manufacturing.

• Keep abreast of technological developments and opportunities in the field to assist with incorporating design innovations.

• Visit customer sites and contractors to validate product design specifications and to resolve product problems.

• Prepare project time reports as scheduled.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering, or related engineering degree.

• 7+ years of engineering experience.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills - verbal and written

• Open/creative thinker; is an Ideas generator.

• Self starter, organized and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines

• Self directed and establish own priorities to meet needs of organization

• Able to operate independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to prepare design drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software and support design with calculations using MathCAD software.

• Strong understanding of geometric tolerance techniques based on ANSI Y14.5M-1994

• Fluid handling device engineering (valves, pumps etc.) a plus.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.