Product Design Engineer - Senior Level

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world.

OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Product Design Engineering focuses on designing and developing new or existing products, components, or assemblies. Applying engineering principles to develop mechanical, products that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements. Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible. Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes. Will be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

• Design:
  Oversee and provide expertise for NPD; support downstream requirements including regulatory approvals, product marketing, manufacturing, and product maintenance.
• Take ownership of design control and modification activities at Midland.
• Ensure compliance with stage gate NPD procedure in the Midland quality management system Document.
• Ensure all NPD activities are rigorously documented.
• Communicate:
  Inform, persuade, and explain technical information to a diverse audience verbally and in writing.
• Effectively illustrate concepts, design details, operating features, and process inputs and outputs in formal presentations and 3D/2D images.
• Manage:
  Coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Effectively delegate tasks and activities.
• Manage the work of junior engineers and cross functional teams including individuals from product management, account management, quality assurance, manufacturing engineering, material procurement, and production supervisors.
• Lead:
  Generate innovative ideas for NPD responsive to industry needs and wants.
• Develop a forward-looking, visionary strategy for NPD.
• Persuade executives to support efforts.
• Provide end-to-end leadership of NPD with or without formal supervisory authority over team members.
• Teach and mentor junior engineers in NPD.
• Work with minimal to no supervision.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred
• Five or more years' experience in NPD of fluidic systems.
• Experience in liquid and vapor transfer valve design development strongly desired.
• Proven track record leading and delivering high impact NPD projects from concept to revenue.
• Two or more years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience…