Mechanical Engineer

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees has an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available atdovercorporation.com.

Job Summary:
The person in this position is primarily responsible for performing mechanical design engineering in the development and support of vehicle wash products for OPW, A Dover Compay, Vehicle Wash Solutions (VWS). This job includes concept generation and evaluation, design development, analysis, test planning and conduction, product specification and selection, and documentation. This is conducted under the guidance of the Lifecycle Engineering Manager and other senior engineering staff and at times involves leadership of projects.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Provide creative and innovative mechanical solutions to meet design specifications and solve problems with new and existing designs.
Design static and dynamic mechanical components and systems incorporating job shop fabrication and machining techniques, and outsourced components in a Lean manufacturing environment. Design components for function and aesthetics using molded plastics.
Design, identify, select, and evaluate components and assemblies based on cost, quality, performance, and vendor performance.
Create designs and generate design output in accordance with customer requirements, project scope requirements, and safety and regulatory requirements such as UL, CSA, IEC, and ISO.
Participate in the research of new technologies for OPW VWS and evaluate these for adoption into designs.
Contribute to the development of technical content requirements in the generation of project scopes.
Initiate and conduct and document design reviews at appropriate points in the design process including appropriate representatives from OPW VWS departments. Review own and others product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, and related specifications.
Work with all relevant departments such as Operations, Production Engineering, Marketing, and Sales personnel through the development, release, and support of OPW VWS products. Handle changes and problems related to projects assigned.
Participate in all engineering ISO 9001 quality processes from establishing customers requirements to releasing products for sale.
Analyze and evaluate system designs using techniques such as advanced calculation, 3D solid modeling, Finite Element Analysis, and physical testing.
Use higher level engineering principles (statics, dynamics, strength of materials, heat transfer, fluid flow and control, thermodynamics, etc.) to assist in and in some cases make design decisions in the development of own designs as well as in the role of evaluator of designs generated by others.
Utilize engineering sketches, layouts, and concept modeling to determine validity of early design concepts through the evaluation of factors such as size, shape, weight, surface area, arrangement of parts for ease of assembly and service, functional clearances and tolerances, mechanical leverage and component interaction.
Utilize engineering principles to evaluate feasibility of ideas and concepts and generate analysis to support recommendations.
Utilize engineering principles to manage risk in proceeding with design concepts during the design change and development process.
Evaluate the cost of designs from a component cost, assembly time, reliability cost, and quality standpoint to make design decisions and recommendations that maximize profitability to OPW VWS and value to the customer.
Act as a technical expert for the company for internal and at times external customers. Provide engineering consultation as needed including but not limited to analysis, opinion, and basic to advanced calculation.
Lead and conduct component and system testing to confirm and evaluate design compliance with specifications. At times participate in a hands-on manner in the building of prototypes for design development.
Generate design, product and other appropriate documents needed to verify and communicate design, including but not limited to test plans, parts lists, engineering design specifications, solid model parts and assemblies, and drawing specifications.
Generate and review product manuals using clearly communicated technical documentation techniques appropriate to the user of the manual.
Perform and prepare technical studies and test plans for component and system verification.
Generate new bills of material (BOM) for designs and coordinate changes to these throughout the evolution of a design/product.
Provide engineering support to production and assembly areas.
May directly communicate with customers to understand and define their needs and/or address technical issues.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required, Masters preferred.

Experience Requirements:
5 or more years mechanical engineering experience preferably in a machine design environment applying mass manufacturing techniques.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Able to work with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams.
Leadership, teamwork and communication skills are required.
Project management experience is a huge plus.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to make technical presentations internally and at times to external customers.
Must possess the ability to work effectively with suppliers and customers when matching application requirements with component selection.
Must be able to work with internal and at times external customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.
Must have constant drive for continual improvement of self, products, and processes and the motivation to get the job done and willingness to regularly put forth the extra effort to do so."
Proficiency with basic statics, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics calculations is required.
Must have strong technical math skills.
Must possess experience in the application and understanding of engineering materials, including plastics.
Proficiency with interpreting and generating fluid control schematics is required.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical CAD displaying proficient application of engineering drawing communication techniques is required.
Proficiency with all elements of 3D modeling, preferably with SolidWorks.
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment is required, preferably with Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency in the use of Oracle or other ERP software is preferred.
Proficiency with analysis tools such as Finite Element processes and software.

Quality Responsibilities:
Conduct duties with an awareness and focus on safety and continuous improvement of products and processes.
Maintain high level of awareness for quality problems and when found, act to prevent them from being a customer issue.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, and quality systems.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment like telephone, personal computer, reports and files. The employee will also be exposed to normal conditions of a manufacturing facility. The employee will be regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. When working on machinery, employee will bend, stoop and crouch on a regular basis and constantly move about to coordinate work. The employee is required to regularly set up, adjust, assemble, control, test and operate machinery.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the positions responsibilities, a candidates work experience, a candidates education/training, the positions location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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