Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical

Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical

Department:
Engineering

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To:
Bryan Stout

Description

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 Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical leads the design and development of assigned motor products and provides engineering expertise to support cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, validation, and 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!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

* Develops concepts and designs for new components, sub-assemblies, and motor products, including defining critical-to-quality features and validating designs through testing and analysis.

* Leads improvement initiatives for existing products and provides ongoing engineering support to ensure product performance, quality, and reliability.

* Performs product risk analysis and evaluates returned products related to customer complaints to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

* Supports the qualification of new or alternate vendors, components, and tooling while reviewing technical literature and marketing materials to ensure engineering accuracy.

* Collaborates in cross-functional and cross-cultural project teams while serving as a technical resource and mentor to less-experienced engineers.

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 engineering field required; a Master's degree in a related field may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

* Five to ten years of relevant experience.

* Experience with 3D modeling (Pro/E - Creo)

* Advanced Computer

Skills:

CAD software, complex analysis, project management, spreadsheet.

* Basic Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office, Word processing/typing, presentation/PowerPoint.

* Ability to travel moderately (up to 10%) as needed.

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.

Company Values & Benefits

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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