Mechanical Product & Design Engineer; NPD

Product/Design Engineer

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Local candidates only.

Clark-Reliance® is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. Clark-Reliance strives to maintain a nurturing, developmental environment for its employees and find ways to continue to grow every year. The company is dedicated to supplying the largest and broadest product line in the instrumentation industry for all types of measurement and control.

Key acquisitions over the last few decades have solidified Clark‑Reliance as a leader in the separation and filtration industries as well.

Accelerate engineering work in support of design, manufacture, and improvement of existing products; development of new products; and regulatory activities by using sound design and engineering practices.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred; proficient with both 2D and 3D CAD systems; basic knowledge and ability to apply engineering calculations, analytical and product development tools (FMEA, DOE, tolerance stack‑ups, Design for Six Sigma, Root Cause Corrective Action, etc.); familiarity with NPD stage gate process; understanding of ASME code desired; power or piping industry experience a plus; technical sales experience a plus;

proficiency in MS Office; solid interpersonal skills; self‑directed, prioritize work, function in team environment.

• Able to clearly articulate our products' value and business benefits, as well as cover the technical details of our products.
• Assist in understanding customer needs and requirements through voice of customer activities to better qualify potential prospects for the Company.
• Coordinate effective, timely, and cost‑effective responses – application, technical, installation, and troubleshooting – to customers and inter‑company departments. Field visits to handle product issues, as necessary.
• Support project management from concept through launch.
• Maintain basic knowledge of product line design; application of products to customer requirements.
• Utilize research data, proposed product specifications, and engineering principles to aid in the design of products, such as fluid handling devices, valves, pressure vessels, equipment, machinery, and associated components and subsystems.
• Work with manufacturing, purchasing, and sales on selecting materials and processes.
• Develop bills of material, drawings, and documentation to include part numbers, design criteria, and assembly diagrams.
• Perform product verification prior to manufacturing release.
• Effectively convey information on new/updated products to involved parties.
• Maintain technical data on component parts, customer drawings, and specifications.
• Provide Operations support to resolve machining/assembly problems and ensure timely disposition of non‑conforming hardware without compromising final product quality.
• Evaluate disposition of returned products (RMA’s), document conclusions in clear/concise reports, and recommend corrective actions, as necessary.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Quality teams to provide recommended product improvement changes that enhance aftermarket opportunities and drive cost‑out initiatives.
• Support the Operations organization as required, including identification/implementation of site cost‑out activities, and maintaining the quality assurance policy consistent with ISO standards.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English.
• Proficient with both 2D and 3D CAD systems.
• Good understanding of mechanical concepts and usage.
• Basic knowledge and ability to apply engineering calculations, analytical and product development tools (FMEA, DOE, tolerance stack‑ups, Design for Six Sigma, Root Cause Corrective Action, etc.).
• Familiarity with NPD stage gate process.
  
  Understanding of ASME code desired.
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