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Olean
Job Type :
Contract
Date:
Wednesday, 08 March 2023
A Product Design Engineer (PDE) is an exciting, technically challenging, and rewarding role! A PDE is a trusted technical problem solver with a broad technical background and good communication skills whose contribution can significantly impact the performance of the organization.
Responsibilities
* Work safely following all corporate / local procedures and timely completion of all required safety training
* Follow all processes and obtain necessary approvals where required
* Perform engineering investigation and analysis of various compressor and expander designs to determine feasibility of rerate, revamp, and upgrades that can add performance/reliability capabilities to the machinery and also extend its useful life
* Provide necessary engineering to support design and manufacture of replacement machinery, machinery revamps, and machinery upgrades, e.g. compressors, expanders, pumps
* Design special tooling/fixtures/components to support routine or special project tasks related to product maintenance and testing
* Ensure product designs are in accordance with contract requirements for the supply of hardware
* Identify deviations to established standards for management approval
* Participate in coordination, collaboration, and moderation of technical matters with stakeholders from manufacturing and supply chain, e.g. 1) Investigate deviations and provide corrective actions; 2) review and approve first article process qualification reports associated with new processes or suppliers
* Analyze test results (field or factory), to evaluate and determine if thermodynamic performance, design performance, quality, and operating characteristics are compliant with product design
* Participate in and/or conduct process and design FMEA and RCA as a part of cross-functional team, as required
* Provide leadership and technical direction to repair operations in the inspection, repair, overhaul and remanufacturing process on legacy and non-legacy machinery
* Participate in development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of design tools, product improvements, and engineering standards associated with design, manufacturing, testing, and repair of turbomachinery products
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
* Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerodynamic, or equivalent degrees from an ABET accredited college/university will be considered)
* Working foundational knowledge of these subjects is required: machinery design, rotordynamics, strength-of-materials / solid mechanics, materials-of-construction selection, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform detailed engineering calculations
* High attention to detail.
* Ability to work collaboratively and individually with the same enthusiasm and intensity.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
* Possess and demonstrate a high degree of tact and professionalism; and be capable of interacting with Management, Peers, Shop Personnel, and Clients
* Solid computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-Point) and basic 2D/3D CAD
* Ability to work collaboratively and individually with the same enthusiasm and intensity.
* Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally with short notice (estimated 5-15% travel)
Preferred:
Familiarity and experience with industry standards such as ASME and API
Experience with ERP software (Oracle, SAP etc.)