Mechanical Engineer ; LAB

Requisition
3861
-Posted
- Engineering

- Full-Time

- Fike Corporation

- United States

- Missouri

- Blue Springs

Fike Corporation, a global leader in
Pressure Relief, Explosion Protection, and Fire Protection solutions, is seeking an experienced
Mechanical Test Engineer
to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to testing industrial safety products across a range of industries, including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and oil and gas. As a
Mechanical Test Engineer,you will lead and coordinate laboratory testing efforts, specify and procure equipment, and execute tests for pressure relief concepts, products, processes, and applications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge industrial safety solutions while working in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

• Leads and/or Conducts Design Qualification and Lot Acceptance Testing for Quality, Engineering, Applications and Operations teams
• Responsible for design and maintenance of pressure vessels, test fixtures, structures, data acquisition and testing systems including procedural documentation
• Possess ASME Authorized Observer accreditation for the Flow laboratory
• Understands the full range of current test capabilities and limitations and can independently operate all testing equipment
• Maintains knowledge of new and emerging testing technologies
• Creates new testing methods, systems and procedures
• Actively participates in test planning, execution, data acquisition and analysis
• Creates, approves and maintains documentation of testing details including test reports and other lab record
• Works with Project Managers to establish project plans, and communicate progress on a regular basis
• Participates in and conducts design reviews for development projects
• Reviews and researches applicable market accepted standards for specific testing requirements. (ASME, CE, PED, KOSHA, UKCA, ASTM etc.)
• Manages and coordinates the completion of technical tasks by outside consultants and vendors including documentation
• Travels to various customer facilities and sales outlets when required
• Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed
• Serves as the laboratory representative on assigned Product Development and Sustaining Engineering teams
• Presents testing setup and results to internal and external customers as needed
• Adheres to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administrations Regulations (EAR) and (NOFORN) policies and completes ongoing awareness training, which includes collection, processing and handling, transmission, storage, and general safeguarding practices

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Subject Matter Understanding. Hands on testing. Analytical. Data Acquisition, Computer Applications. Programming Language. Inspecting/Examining. Troubleshooting. Design. Presentation. Research. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building.

Work will be performed in an office environment, an industrial setting, and/or in indoor and outdoor laboratory environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands. Some travel domestically and internationally as required. Occasionally, the employee will be exposed to workplace hazards such as high pressures, high temperatures, electrical hazards, fumes, and chemicals.

The noise level in the area is generally moderate with intermittent loud noises during testing. Proper PPE will need to be worn. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required:Must be able to work on CUI, ITAR, EAR and NOFORN designated projects. Bachelor’s degree in, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 5 years post degree related experience. Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles,…