Product Design Engineering Lead

Product Design Engineering Lead

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).

Responsible for leading the Cryogenic Experts, ("CEXI") design and drafting team and liaising between the engineering/drafting, sales, quality, and production teams. Will be main point of contact to resolve technical issues while being "hands-on" to complete various customer orders in the vaporizer business.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reinforce corporate commitment to safety and environmental awareness
• Manage resources and priorities for the CEXI design engineering team to align with sales and operations On Time Delivery and the production schedule
• Read and review all formal drawings released to shop floor to validate everything conforms to manufacturing standards
• Work with sales, manufacturing, product management, and quality to model new designs or modifications to existing products
• Will be seen as technical expert and point of contact for all shop floor leads in a manufacturing environment consisting of fabrication, welding, and electrical
• Assist in maintaining and improving the drawing change documentation process (using PDM)
• Specify or aid in the specification of various components for the design of new and existing products
• Provide input on the manufacturability of existing and new products
• Lead the quality function within the facility compliant to organizational standards
• Establish and maintain working parameters with our overseas engineering support team for additional resourcing
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualification and skills:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

• 4 year degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience working closely between both engineering & manufacturing
• 2 years of demonstrated people leadership/ leading a team
• Experience with being a technical & skilled expert in fabrication, welding, and electrical wiring/schematics
• Preferred:
• Background and knowledge in industrial gas systems
• Experience and knowledge of applicable ASME code (B31.3 and Sect. VIII)
• Experience with the design/drafting of welded and brazed assemblies
• Experience with SolidWorks or applicable CAD software
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (desired)

Must have a good working knowledge of mechanical drafting (line weights, drawing layout, hidden views, the "three view" drawing layout)

Must be familiar with piping, pipe fittings, flanges, pipe schedules

Must be familiar with tube, tube fittings, & structural materials

Should be familiar with material types and characteristics – especially carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing regular duties at work the employee will be required to stand, sit and move about freely in a manufacturing environment. The employee will also be required to lift/move/push up to 50 lbs. at any given time.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be exposed to both a standard office & manufacturing environment.