R&D Engineering - Industrial Pumps

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• Lead the research, design, development, testing, and commercialization of new industrial pump products and enhancements to existing product lines.
• Develop and evaluate new pump concepts and technologies through engineering analysis, simulation, prototyping, and physical testing.
• Lead hydraulic and mechanical design activities for pump components and assemblies, including impellers, casings, shafts, bearing housings, seals, and pressure-retaining components.
• Apply engineering tools, including CFD and FEA, to optimize hydraulic performance, structural integrity, reliability, efficiency, and product life.
• Develop and execute prototype and product validation plans, including pump performance testing, analysis of results, and design improvements.
• Manage R&D and new product development projects from concept through design, validation, production readiness, and commercialization.
• Research emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and competitive products to identify opportunities for innovation and product improvement.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis of pump performance issues and failures, translating findings into corrective actions and design improvements.
• Develop and maintain engineering design standards, calculation methods, technical specifications, and best practices for pump components and assemblies.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to support efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, commercial, and customer requirements.
• Ensure product development activities comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare appropriate engineering documentation and provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to other technical team members.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration is considered an asset.
• A Master's degree or advanced education in mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, turbo machinery, or a related engineering discipline is considered an asset.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience with 5+ in centrifugal pump design and development, including hydraulic and mechanical design of pump components.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of pump components such as casings, impellers, shafts, bearing housings, seals, and related components.
• Proven experience participating in or leading product development projects from concept through design, prototype development, testing, validation, and commercialization.
• Experience with industrial pump testing and performance evaluation.
• Experience investigating product performance issues and conducting engineering root cause analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving engineered-to-order or technically complex industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of centrifugal pump design, hydraulic principles, pump performance, and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with Solid Works or equivalent 3D CAD software
• Working knowledge of CFD and FEA including the ability to interpret simulation results and apply findings to product design and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Identify potentially patentable or proprietary product developments and ensure R&D activities appropriately protect the Company's intellectual property and confidential technical information.
• Knowledge of pump testing, performance evaluation, vibration analysis, and rotating equipment diagnostics.
• Knowledge of materials selection, metallurgy, casting, machining, and welding processes used in industrial pump manufacturing.
• Familiarity with applicable pump and rotating equipment industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive product development initiatives from concept through completion.
• Innovative and technically curious, with the ability to challenge existing designs and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, risk assessment, and engineering problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication, technical…