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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Carver Pump Company

Muscatine, IA (In Person)

$77,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 9 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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Job Description

Position Summary:
Pump systems account for nearly 30% of all power consumption in the United States, using $80B in energy annually. Since 1938, industry has relied on Carver Pump to supply custom-engineered pumps to maximize efficiency and service life while minimizing costly downtime. The Design Engineer fills a key role in this process by applying expertise of pump design and material properties to solve the unique challenges of individual pump testing and applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and interpret customer technical specifications Collaborate with sales team members to prepare quotations and proposals Create or modify pump designs to meet customer requirements Utilize pump-specific formulae to predict pump performance Evaluate technical data and create reports for submittal to customers Prepare 3-D models, assemblies, and drawings using Solidworks Utilize FEA to predict design robustness Create test plans and assure successful completion Work with vendors to develop best practices for manufacturing our products Support shop and test lab personnel regarding part manufacture or testing Contribute to continuous improvement activities across all departments
Essential Skills:
Knowledge of CAD modeling and drawing practices including GD&T Understanding of general manufacturing practices Knowledge of pump application and design Knowledge of ISO procedures Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage a dynamic workload
Background Requisites:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field 1-3 years relevant training or work experience
Relationships:
Reports to Manager, Engineering No direct reports
Physical/Environmental Conditions:
Indoor office/shop environment Occasional overnight travel
Physical Abilities:
Light physical daily activity with occasional moderate activity related to lab / shop areas Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and physical required. Carver Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Submit resumes to humanresources@carverpump.com
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Mechanical engineering: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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