Mechanical Engineer II - Pumps

Mechanical Engineer II - Pumps

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Sean Mccollum

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for the development and design of pumps and pumping systems, ensuring high standards of quality, efficient manufacturing processes, and end-user satisfaction. This includes, but is not limited to, concept design and detailed engineering of products, prototype creation, development of functional specifications, design verification and validation specific to fluid pumps, and successful launch into manufacturing.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

What you will be doing:

• Create, develop, and validate new products from customer requirements. Initiating preliminary design concepts and evaluation through concept feasibility, design validation, manufacturing process and PPAP approvals.
• Collaborate with a global, multidisciplinary team to develop and launch innovative new products.
• Oversee product line maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective products.
• Benchmark competitive equipment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary collaboration to correct manufacturing issues (assembly, machining, etc.), quality issues (dimensional, material, and design discrepancies, etc.), and purchasing issues (vendor qualification, engineering support, etc.).
• Define critical-to-quality dimensions and features of components and products.
• This position requires approximately 10% travel.

Who we want:

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related degree (required).
• Three plus years of related experience (required).
• Experience with project management (preferred).
• Experience in the design of pumps or other rotating equipment (preferred).
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  • Advanced:
    Creo/Solid Works, presentation/PowerPoint, spreadsheet.
  • Intermediate:
    Product lifecycle management, Word processing/typing, alphanumeric data entry.

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs

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