Mechanical Designer

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40  around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
*** Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.
***** PRIMARY FUNCTION:
** Working in a team environment, assist in projects which include New Product Development, improvement of current products, and design modifications required in the development of specialty pumps. Prepare and revise Bills of Material, process new part requests and Engineering Change Notices. Provides support with general technical direction and minimum supervision.
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* PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Analyzes job assignments and determines needs in terms of time, design, and other resources required for the completion of assignments to meet project due dates.
* Make necessary design calculations under guidance using established engineering practices.
* Assures that all design work meets pertinent industry standards, particularly safety and quality.
* Constantly seeks to improve design capabilities through study, reading, observation, and evaluation.
* Create and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
* Generate, structure, and document any changes for part numbers and Bill of Material numbers. Includes editing and checking of orders for proper application and construction.
* Enter and maintain coding and structure in JDE for all parts.
* Assign and maintain material codes, model numbers, and part number families.
* Assists Manufacturing with development of patterns/tooling and related equipment needed for producing new products.
* Exercises constant creative thinking in design work and utilizes knowledge of basic engineering principles, equipment, or design practices and current manufacturing methods and procedures.
* Works directly with Project Engineers by assisting with ideas and converting ideas into workable units.
* Aids in selection, recommendation, and usage of materials and components.
* Analyzes field, lab, manufacturing, or quality reports recommending changes, redesign, or replacement to solve problems.
* Develops test plan for product development and design validation.  Writes lab testing work orders, oversees lab testing and documents summary of testing results.
* Required to travel as work necessitates.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following applicable procedures.
* Works frequently with customers, suppliers, Viking field personnel, and all internal Viking departments.
** EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
*** Two to three years of 3D CAD Modeling/Drafting training or experience.
* Two year Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or Engineering preferred.
** OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
*** Ability to organize design effort, keep orderly documentation and handle multiple tasks, assignments and projects simultaneously.
* Good judgment, technical insight into problems and effectiveness in completing job assignments.
* Experience in product design, pumps or fluid flow preferred.
* Must be self-driven, with very little supervision.
* Works well in a team environment.
* Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal).
** COMPUTER

SKILLS:

*** Must be proficient in 3D CAD Modeling and Drafting software (prefer Solid Works)
* Proficient with Microsoft Office products…