Senior Design Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Design Engineer

The role of Senior Design Engineer involves providing technical leadership and ownership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex products and systems, with a primary focus on centrifugal pump applications. The candidate will possess a strong functional and mechanical understanding of hydraulic motors and fluid power systems, including performance characteristics, efficiency, NPSH, and system interactions. The position entails establishing technical direction, evaluating design trade-offs, and driving high-impact initiatives to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with business and customer requirements.

The Senior Design Engineer will serve as a technical authority, mentor, and key contributor to product strategy and continuous improvement.

• Lead complex product and system design from concept through production launch, with a focus on centrifugal pumps.
• Define technical strategy, product architecture, and performance requirements for fluid power systems.
• Apply advanced fluid dynamics and hydraulic analysis to evaluate fluid handling product performance, efficiency, NPSH, bearing life, axial thrust, and system curves.
• Demonstrate functional understanding of hydraulic motors, including mechanical operation, torque-speed relationships, and efficiency characteristics.
• Evaluate pump and motor interaction within hydraulic systems to ensure proper performance and reliability.
• Lead and approve design reviews and critical technical decisions.
• Drive major NPD and VAVE initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Define testing strategies and oversee validation and qualification activities, including hydraulic and performance testing.
• Apply advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification methods.
• Approve engineering designs, drawings, and ECNs.
• Act as subject matter expert across multiple product lines.
• Resolve complex manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through advanced root cause analysis.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in design best practices and fluid power fundamentals.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with centrifugal pumps and applied knowledge of hydraulic and electric motors.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• Advanced systems-level problem-solving skills.
• High level of autonomy and sound engineering judgment.
• FEA experience required.
• FMEA experience required.

• Design experience with centrifugal pumps and rotating assemblies.
• Lab testing experience.
• Demonstrated productivity, multi-tasking ability, patience, and dependability.
• Effective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and on solo assignments.
• Highly effective project management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Inventor (expert level), and advanced analysis, simulation, and FEA tools.

This position is based onsite with a work schedule from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The immediate team consists of six people. The role involves 80% work at a computer and 20% on the floor. The candidate will collaborate with R&D, quality, and other teams in a dynamic and hands-on environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Crawfordsville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

This is a Permanent position based out of Crawfordsville, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

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