PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
Location: Houston, Westplain Campus
Work Environment: On-site Monday - Friday
Work Schedule/Hours: Normal Business Hours
Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - 105,000+ USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
As Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for projects of varying size and complexity. You will leverage state-of-the-art simulation tools, such as CFD and CAD, as well as perform hands-on testing and validation to help solve technically challenging problems (i.e., root cause analysis). You will work closely with other disciplines, from Product Management to Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Sales, to improve current designs and identify solutions needed to meet new global market trends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate work with an international team of designers, mechanical and simulation engineers in our Bangalore Design Center.
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Design and develop new products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles.
Support VAVE activities for existing product lines and use information as the basis for NPD.
Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Use simulation methods (e.g., FEA, CFD) for accurate performance predictions and reduced development cycles.
Interface with Product Managers, Applications Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing, and other functions during all phases of product development.
Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions.
Generate design manuals for new products and support the creation of technical documentation.
Develop and review design proto@types, perform tests, and finalize product design to facilitate production.
Analyze new components, materials, and technologies to evaluate functionality for all new product development.
Prepare comprehensive project plans with technical objectives and detailed cost estimates.
Analyze product costs and prepare schedule plans for effective implementation of programs.
Prepare and approve product design and test plans, review designs, and recommend adequate changes to the approved models before the actual rollout of new products.
Approve proto@types of new designs, conduct performance analysis of proto@types, and ensure the assembly of products follows the company's quality parameters.
Comply with Design Control and NPD Stage-Gate processes while designing proto@types and products.
Track the progress of assigned projects to report to major stakeholders.
Perform other product development-related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong background in design, in theory, and practical application required.
Knowledge of ASME B16.34, API 6D, and industry standards for the industry.
Proven ability to interact with all levels of employees from senior managers down.
Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, at every level, strong listening skills.
Ability to be resourceful, think creatively and analytically, problem-solve, experiment, and adapt, and make bold decisions and recommendations.
Determine, suggest, and implement technically feasible and economically viable alternatives for the current product offering and/or new product.
Analyze and evaluate how to improve a system and/or equipment's sustainability under continued operation, maintenance, and unexpected change.
Develop design changes to resolve operational issues, introduce new materials and revise product, process, and test specifications to enhance product quality, design integrity, reliability and manufacturability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks and projects; strong organizational skills.
Must be a team player who can also work independently.
Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest level of standards, ethics, and integrity.
Energetic with a clear sense of urgency and direction; able to inspire and invigorate associates at all levels; promote concepts effectively.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of design experience or related experience in product design.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree is desired.
Experience with CAD.
Product support and sustaining.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience designing valves.
Preferred but not required:
Knowledge of welding processes.
ASME certification.
Pressure vessel experience.
Failure analysis - root cause, including system analysis.
Metallurgy and/or welding experience.
Product experience - (Power Generation / Pipeline products / Refinery).
Experience with ANSYS Mechanical.
WHAT WE DO
Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear and renewable energy, while supporting existing customers in decarbonizing their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the many ways Celeros Flow Technology supports the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful - you!
Key benefits include:
Health Insurance (effective on start date)
Dental/Vision (effective on start date)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness
401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule
Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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