Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
Present in weekly department meetings, reporting on business conditions and issues with customers
Provide feedback to relevant company departments to determine root cause / corrective and preventive actions
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, structural and fluid dynamics, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Significant customer interaction with respect to the engineering and management of projects, pre and post contract, for assigned accounts
Strong understanding of product failure modes and excellent, proven problem solving skills
Highly desirable to have experience with FEA, simulation techniques and scientific programming
Check drawings for accuracy of dimension and detail, and manage their subsequent delivery / approval with customers
Build an understanding of competitor solutions, recommend and implement actions as necessary to defend and grow accounts
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and peers
Perform inspections on used parts and provide detailed repair instructions and new design specifications using reverse engineering methods
Facilitate and manage customer meetings with pre-set agenda outlining what you expect to achieve, followed by trip report sharing knowledge, and actions items clearly defined with time frame for completion
Develop close working relationships with key customers' technical contacts, ensuring that business opportunities are recognized and responded to appropriately at an early stage
Follow up open proposals and report status on a regular and timely basis
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Perform design reviews, resolve non-conformance issues, and prepare Engineering Change Notices
Lead fluid film bearing training seminars at customer and/or internal sites as needed and be able to fine-tune the training to the specific needs of the audience
Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
Experience in the design of fluid film bearings, seals and bearing failure analysis is highly desired
Ability to read drawings and prepare graphs, tables, and text for final reports and to write procedure manuals
Master's preferred
Create component and assembly level drawings using 3D CAD software
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Established work experience in an engineered product environment, preferably rotating equipment, with proven skills and experience in performing Rotordynamics Analysis (RDA)
Respond to customer concerns and resolve any technical problems to ensure that company products are working effectively and the customer is satisfied with the service provided
Build and maintain an understanding of manufacturing capabilities and standard design practices sufficient to produce the best-cost alternative for the customer and the company
Conduct all necessary engineering calculations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Rotordynamic Analysis (RDA)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, specifications and governmental regulations
Strong understanding and engineering principles and design practices
Proficiency with MS Office and Windows operating systems is expected
Prepare engineering proposals for new projects; identify requirements, analyze product designs, interpret results and determine optimum solution to the customers' problem