Product Design Engineer

Job Location

North Hollywood, CA, US

Onsite

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing‑solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world‑class brands, including Abaque®, All‑Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em‑TEC®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®.

PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state‑of‑the‑art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO‑certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation.

Reporting to the Product Design Engineer Senior, the Product Design Engineer designs new products and/or develops product improvements based on Sales/Marketing functional specifications by applying engineering principles and Finite Element Analysis. The incumbent must be able to do machine design analysis for force, stress, and deflection of product components and understand the design of machine components such as rolling element bearings, bushings, cams, helical worm gear drives, and bolted joints/connections.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

• Proficiency in Solid Works 3‑D design software or equivalent and experience performing Finite Element Analysis
• Able to apply engineering principles to develop component and simple system designs to meet specifications
• Able to develop an accurate project plan
• Effective written and verbal communication

• Work with cross‑functional teams to develop new products and conduct design reviews
• Product engineering activities: troubleshooting performance issues, root cause analysis, and product design enhancements
• Project planning and implementation using MS Project or similar tools
• Use Solid Works 3‑D software to build solid models and create cross‑sectional layouts, perform tolerance stack‑up analysis, and apply GD&T
• Develop product test plans, identify instrumentation and measurements required, and perform testing to validate new product designs
• Must understand fundamental manufacturing processes for wrought and cast, gray and ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, and plastics
• Perform analysis of design and performance data resulting from R&D testing
• Provide technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and internal groups:
  Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Field Service, Purchasing, and Quality Control
• Assure integrity of issued drawings, Bills of Material, and applicable engineering specifications such as ASTM, AISI, ANSI B31.1, API‑675, and ANSI/HI 6.6
• Obtain approvals as required with respect to certifying and regulatory agencies (UL, CSA, CE, NSF, ATEX)
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations; apply critical reasoning to making decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Limited travel required.

The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated, with periods of standing or walking ength to lift or carry up to twenty‑five (25) pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Work may occur in a climate‑controlled environment, except for occasional work on the manufacturing floor where temperature may vary and hazards such as noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards can occur;

proper PPE is required.

Pay Range: $94,000.00 – $ annually. Bonus Eligible: discretionary bonus based on performance…