RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects.
• Manages assigned dredge project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client.
• Ensures that clients are thrilled and DSC services are the highest quality possible. Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects.
• Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution. Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope.
• Designs and develops structural and mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Creates and refines technical mechanical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project.
• Creates and refines complex mechanical components including sourcing, volume models, key performance parameters, etc.
• Manages the electrical parts as typically used in the mechanical design models. This includes PCB’s, connectors, plugs, layout control models, import/export activities, coordination and management of interface details with the electrical engineering team.
• Develops communication documentation to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner.
• Creates and maintains of a Bill of Materials for assigned project(s).
• Creates, controls, and maintains release packages and design history files.
• Conducts and manages root cause analysis and resolution engineering issues, including any design changes required to existing equipment.
• Manages communication with clients.
• Maintains ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects.
• Reviews design efforts from team to ensure that quality is being maintained.
• Provides technical guidance for designers and drafters.
• Provide engineering services to various departments such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, etc.
• Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements.
• Supports a culture that fosters creativity and uses current technology amongst Engineering team.
• Visits customer sites (as required) to assist with their engineering challenges and translate customer requirements into technical/engineering specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems.
• Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and Inventor (preferred).
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required (both domestic and international travel).
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to take calls during off hours to support client objectives.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or a related field.
• 5 years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical systems is preferred
• P.E. Certification - Louisiana is preferred
• P.E. Certification - Alberta is preferred
• Fluid Power Certification (CFPHS)

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