Design Engineer

About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make.

Since being established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers.

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• Family owned and oriented workplace
• Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry
• Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success
• Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Great family work environment
• Paid vacation and holidays

The Design Engineer position at Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is a key member of the Mega-Business Unit Design Team and is a fast-paced, project-execution-focused role responsible for producing high-quality, accurate, and manufacturable design deliverables. The Design Engineer develops complete submittal-level drawing packages by translating approved engineering calculations, project specifications, and project plans into coordinated mechanical equipment designs in accordance with JMS standards.

This role owns detailed design execution for assigned projects while providing elevated CAD judgment and design authority. The Design Engineer leads internal design reviews, resolves design coordination and CAD execution issues, ensures alignment with manufacturability requirements, and delivers complete, well-coordinated designs ready for detailing and fabrication following submittal approval. While Project Engineering retains responsibility for engineering calculations, the Design Engineer is accountable for the correct implementation of engineering intent into CAD and design deliverables.

• Own project design timing, quality, and completion of assigned design deliverables.
• Design mechanical equipment with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to JMS standards.
• Apply engineering calculations, project specifications, and project plans to produce compliant design solutions.
• Serve as the primary CAD and design authority for assigned projects.
• Create complete, detailed submittal-level drawing packages aligned with project milestones and customer requirements.
• Lead internal design reviews, coordinate project team input, and ensure timely resolution of design comments.
• Make authoritative CAD decisions related to layouts, assemblies, interfaces, and model structure within approved engineering intent.
• Adhere to project schedules and specifications to meet defined time objectives and key milestones.
• Collaborate closely with Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Detailing to resolve design issues and ensure manufacturability.
• Incorporate manufacturing feedback and vendor interface requirements into final designs.
• Work effectively and efficiently with project team members across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide design support during fabrication, detailing, installation, and troubleshooting, including limited travel to plant or field sites as required.
• Apply strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve design challenges.
• Follow all JMS, Inc. policies, procedures, and quality requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years (6,000+ hours) of experience in 3D modeling using Solid Works.
• Expert-level 3D design capability;
  Certified Solid Works Professional (CSWP) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Solid Works PDM (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience designing mechanical equipment, including weldments, sheet metal, and assemblies.
• Experience with detailing using Solid Works (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Strong background in mechanical equipment design with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with power transmission systems, including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts, and bearings.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes such as bending, punching, welding, and machining.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and ongoing professional development.
• Experience in the municipal water and wastewater industry is a plus.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.