Job Description

Overview

Operate independently to perform engineering valve design functions for the development of new products and for the modification of existing products, in accordance with corporate strategic plans. Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers as needed.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts, receiving feedback when requested
• Validate designs and make recommended changes
• Report progress and any issues encountered to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer, and provide and drive solutions
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors, and contractors to support product design projects
• Act as a primary decision maker within an engineering support group to review final designs and implement modifications as necessary.
• Support efforts to resolve manufacturing problems and improve product quality
• Stay updated on relevant technological developments and assist in incorporating design improvements.
• Lead visits to customer sites to validate product design specifications and address minor product issues.
• Prepare time reports for projects assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Attend customer calls as a primary contributor, providing feedback and addressing actions/concerns
• Experience having gone through all aspects of the design process multiple times from kick-off to qualification and production for a product line
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers as needed.  Provide peer reviews to engineering analysis and documentation.

 SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

·         Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree.

·         7+ years of engineering experience.

·         Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

·         Effective communication skills - verbal and written

Creative thinker with a willingness to learn and contribute ideas.

Organized, able to manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Comfortable working independently to drive program success and completion

Highly Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with a mastery of analytical tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, and Mathcad, and the ability to apply them effectively in design and analysis tasks, and the ability to support others in their analysis

Mastery of geometric tolerance techniques and drafting to ensure proper alignment and stackups (ANSI Y14.5M-1994 is a plus)

Experience with designing fluid handling devices (valves, pumps)

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.