Senior Design Engineer at Brightpath Associates LLC Senior Design Engineer at Brightpath Associates LLC in Crawfordsville, Indiana Posted in about 5 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
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We're Hiring:
Senior Design Engineer ????
Location:
Crawfordsville, IN ???? Full-Time Opportunity ????
Salary:
Open (DOE) ????
Industry:
Industrial Engineering / Fluid Power Systems We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and ownership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex mechanical products and systems, with a primary focus on centrifugal pump applications . This role requires strong expertise in fluid power systems, hydraulic performance, mechanical design, and product development while leading high-impact engineering initiatives from concept through production. ????
Key Responsibilities:
? Lead complex product and system design from concept through production launch with a focus on centrifugal pumps ? Define technical strategy, product architecture, and performance requirements for fluid power systems ? Apply advanced fluid dynamics and hydraulic analysis to evaluate pump performance, efficiency, NPSH, bearing life, axial thrust, and system curves ? Evaluate pump and motor interactions within hydraulic systems to ensure performance and reliability ? Lead design reviews and approve critical technical decisions ? Drive NPD and VAVE initiatives with measurable business impact ? Define testing strategies and oversee validation and qualification activities ? Apply advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification methods ? Approve engineering designs, drawings, and ECNs ? Resolve complex manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through advanced root cause analysis ? Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in design best practices ????
Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology ? 7+ years of relevant engineering experience ? 5+ years of experience with centrifugal pumps and hydraulic systems ? Strong understanding of hydraulic motors, fluid power systems, and mechanical operation ? Experience with FEA and FMEA methodologies ? Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification ? Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills ? Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (Expert Level) and engineering analysis tools ?
Preferred Background:
- Industrial pump manufacturing
- Fluid handling equipment
- Hydraulic systems and rotating equipment
- Mechanical product development environments ?
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