Design Engineer

Full Time
Rockford, IL
Posted
Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for development of new products, redesigns of existing products and overseeing proof of concept and evaluation testing as needed. Includes new product design, rationalization of existing product lines, redesign for cost reductions or product standardization and product line expansions.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate innovation and provide value to customers and industry utilizing the tools and resources available in a global technology company.
  • Work with established practices such as NPD to develop new products.
  • Oversee test programs to ensure products are meeting requirements and expectations.
  • Provide design guidance and input on products.
  • Manage product structure through bill of materials in ERP system.
  • Provide product engineering expertise to support Quality, Manufacturing and Production.
  • Support technical sales and aftermarket.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Proficient with computers, SOLIDWORKS (or Autocad) and MS Office software.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively to customers, vendors or employees of organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Demonstrated ability to create innovative new products incorporating the voice of the customer.
  • Familiar with new product development process and industry and ISO based specifications.
  • Must have good work ethic, self-confidence, and the ability to collaborate within a team environment.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Highly organized, detail orientated and proactive. Demonstrated project management skills a plus.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
  • Hands-on attitude a must.
  • Ability to work with diverse global teams from Engineering to Sourcing.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at once.
  • Hydraulic/fluid power knowledge/experience a plus.

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or

environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building

Customer Loyalty

Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Contributing to Team Success

Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Initiating Action

Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Managing Work

Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completely efficiently.

Work Standards

Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) innovates with customers to help feed and enhance the world by designing, delivering and servicing high value solutions at the heart of growing and sustaining our diverse communities. The company's product offering is concentrated in rotating, actuating and hydraulic technologies, as well as automated process systems, into food and beverage, industrial and power and energy markets. SPX FLOW has approximately $2 billion in annual revenues with operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 150 countries.

SPX FLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Autodesk Inventor: 3 years (Preferred)
  • AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Hydraulics: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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