Full Job Description
Rotating Equipment Engineer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Application & Product Development
• Design and development of polymer-based sealing systems, wear components, and engineered parts for industrial and rotating equipment.
• Translate customer operating conditions (pressure, temperature, speed, media, tolerances) into validated engineering design criteria.
• Conduct formal design reviews, secondary checks, and validation verification activities.
• Develop engineering specifications, drawings, and documentation using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
Project & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead assigned cross-functional engineering projects from concept through validation and production release.
• Develop project plans, validation strategies, and risk assessments. Monitor project scope, schedule, and technical risk.
• Serve as technical interface to customers in coordination with Sales and Business Development.
• Support supplier technical evaluations and material approvals.
Validation, Testing & Failure Analysis
• Design and execute validation testing for materials and product performance.
• Interpret test data to validate design assumptions and refine performance limits.
• Perform structured root cause failure analysis (RCA, DOE, etc.) and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and customer-facing documentation.
Manufacturing & Quality Integration
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure scalable, repeatable production processes.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and process capability development.
• Participate in quality initiatives, audits, and engineering change management (ECR/ECN).
• Apply structured problem-solving and appropriate statistical tools (SPC/SQC).
Continuous Improvement & Mentorship
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to designers on assigned programs and promote engineering best practices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will primarily be office-based with regular interaction in laboratory, production, and assembly areas.
Exposure to industrial environments including high noise, pressure, temperature, chemicals, and heavy equipment may occur.
Qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong foundation in mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing and supporting engineered products in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of polymers, composites, metals, and engineered materials.
• Experience with design validation, structured testing protocols, and engineering change management.
• Working knowledge of API, ASME, ISO, or similar industry standards preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of quality systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, or equivalent Engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive engineering experience in product design, applications engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in rotating equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience.
