Design Engineer

ABOUT STANADYNE:

Stanadyne is known around the world as a leading supplier of diesel fuel systems and components. In addition, Stanadyne is quickly becoming an industry leader in the fast-growing field of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Our products are for engine applications in agriculture, construction, power generation, industrial, marine, and on-highway vehicles. Over the years Stanadyne has expanded with precision manufacturing locations in China, India, Italy, and the United States. We have been providing innovative fuel system solutions to our customers for over 50 years and continue to focus on developing future cutting-edge fuel systems that will help distinguish our customers' engines from their competition. Our Jacksonville manufacturing facility has about 250 employees operating over three shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Design work: development, implementation, detailing of a range of products (legacy products & advance technologies). Must work onsite at Stanadyne Jacksonville plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
• Coordinates with Director of Engineering/Desing Lead the entire product life cycle of fuel systems concept development to manufacturing.
• Coordinate the activities to follow the product from design through risk assessments and compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to apply GD&T, perform tolerance & stack-up studies as needed.
• Lead the step-by-step progress of the project and prepare detailed observation reports to ensure project conformity to initial design.
• Assure product conformance through the creation of standard work and implementation of verification and validation processes.
• Produce models and drawings consistent with product requirements, guidelines, and standards.
• Coordinate and verify drawings for clarity and completeness through design review process.
• Work collaboratively with internal customers (i.e. Manufacturing and Quality Engineers) or external customers (i.e. concept layout, installation prints release) to identify improvements to designs.
• Work with suppliers to determine the best design practices and components.
• May perform required calculations and analysis as necessary including stress analysis (FEA/CFM) to verify robustness, dimensioning, and tolerance to verify fit and form, design failure effect analysis (DFMEA) to predict potential failures before they occur, and design for manufacturability with direction from the Director of Engineering.
• Provide Director of Engineering with the information necessary for customer quotations, meetings, and presentations to understand and define their needs.
• Maintain project files and resource materials such as drawings, instruction manuals, test data, design criteria, and specifications.
• Participates in the review of engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• May recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have experience with Pro-E/Creo CAD software.
• Knowledge and/or experience in designing high precision components for Automotive Industry, fuel injectors and pumps would be preferred.
• May work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
• Ability to make technical presentations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid skills in modeling and related analysis software. Pro Engineer 3D Modeling (Creo, PTC)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Publisher, & Power Point).
• Able to work with minimal supervision, alone and/or in cross-functional teams.
• Good physics knowledge, Mechanical Engineering education and experience is preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience with Pro-E/Creo CAD software.
• 2+ years of PDM (Product Data Management) workflow process with Windchill or other.
• 2+ years tool design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient in drafting room practice, knowledgeable of manufacturing processes and capabilities, and must have product development knowledge. Automotive product knowledge a plus.
• Exposure to electromagnetic/magnetic circuits a plus
• Understanding of CFD analysis a plus.
• MasterCam experience a plus

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5 years specializing in Engineering and Design experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of GD&T experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to travel up to 10%.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.