Mechanical Design Engineer

pdblowers, Inc. is a leader in the distribution and system integration of positive displacement blowers and vacuum pumps and has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

This position is active in product development for all standard product as well as custom product lines. The individual will be a resource for product, manufacturing and outside sales support. Project management skills are challenged implementing new design ideas and technologies into developing product lines and current manufacturing processes. Cost estimating responsibility is also integral to all project and design activities.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success:

• Design and engineering of new products and custom design projects
• High degree of mechanical aptitude
• Training and/or experience using air or gas handling systems
• Training and/or experience in mechanical drive systems
• Experience in noise attenuating enclosures
• Hands on approach to completing work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and a self-starter capable of working independently
• Composure under pressure with the ability to present a constructive attitude when faced with adversity
• Confidence in their abilities and assertive when expressing their own ideas
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a desire to work in an environment where their “plate is always full”
• Experience with ERP systems, indented Bills of Materials and routing
• Technical design and documentation
• Ability to manage and guide mechanical designers

Technical Skills Requirement:

• Product knowledge
• Manufacturing process knowledge
  • Machining, forming, welding, fabrication and assembly
  • Sheet metal design
  • Structural steel design and fabrication
• Equipment knowledge
• CAD skills in Solid Works or equivalent
• Equipment software
• Business systems software – Epicor experience preferred
• Office systems software – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), Google Applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications and application requirements
• Develop a Bill of Materials for specific projects
• Research components and verify that they meet project specifications
• Work with purchasing and application engineers to ensure that components are specified correctly and ordered within appropriate time frame
• Review the work of mechanical designers to ensure that system design conforms to specifications
• Interface with customers to work through any deviations in specified requirements
• Work with fabrication department to ensure that equipment is fabricated and assembled in accordance with specified requirements
• Work with production in order to maintain shipping schedules
• Final review of project documentation prior to shipment
• Interface with customers during final inspection
• Coordinate all aspects of projects with customer

Experience &

Education Requirements:

• Design/Project Engineering: 10 years
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) or Industrial Design (AAS)

Job Type:

• Full Time

Job Location:

pdblowers, Inc. offers a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k).