BASIC FUNCTION:
A project engineering position with an emphasis on new product development activities in support of our strategy to grow through a focus on the development of new market leading centrifugal pump hydraulics. Provide technical expertise in support of major design/development projects including schedule, design, development, detailing and testing of components and assemblies. Support team efforts to meet product performance and cost objectives. Position involves the application of engineering fundamentals to create innovative designs for wastewater and clean water applications including impeller and pump casing layout, CAD modeling, simulation and design validation with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate well with fellow engineering staff members and other personnel within the company in the United States and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Help implement a hydraulic performance vision for a defined product family or target range.
- Ability to understand a hydraulic target family curve strategy based on market needs and help to implement the strategy into new and existing product lines
- Review current hydraulic offerings and recommend enhancements based on competitive offerings.
- Analyze current and new pump hydraulic wet end losses, how to separate them and modify designs to optimize their impact
- Develop new or modify and/or accurately define existing product designs using current company software such as CAD, FEA, CFD spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
- Use basic engineering concepts and principles, along with company, commercial, and government standards to provide technical verification for new or modified designs
- Help create and implement test plans to validate new or modified designs, and prepare technical reports upon completion of tests
- Will have project responsibility for improving current and developing new products as assigned.
- Responsible for completion of the engineering tasks with the technical personnel assigned
- Help to document internal hydraulic design best practice standards including hydraulic performance, wear rings, volute geometry, solids handling and materials
- Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete designs
- Some travel is expected for training and engineering liaison activities
- Will be responsible for moderately sized projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- BS in Fluid Mechanics, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; a BS in another engineering discipline is acceptable with the addition of hydraulic design experience.
- Understanding of pump and pump system characteristics including pump performance, Net positive suction head, Efficiency and Horsepower
- Experience designing centrifugal pumps / pump hydraulics including impeller and casing design preferred.
- Familiarity of solids handling requirements in wastewater applications and strategies to mitigate their impact a plus.
- Familiarity of industry standards in the water and wastewater industry including Hydraulic Institute, 10 States Standard, ANSI, NSF a plus
- The use of 3D CAD software is required. Solid Works 3D CAD experience is a plus, as is experience with FEA, CFD and Turbomachinery design software
- New product development experience using a stage-gate type development process is preferred
- Participated in product development projects through the entire process from concept through launch
- Design and development experience with industrial rotating equipment preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate project management success, either managing an entire development project or a portion of a development project as part of a larger team
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
About Crane Company
Crane Company is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, aerospace, electronics, transportation, and other markets. The Company has three business segments: Fluid Handling, Aerospace & Electronics, and Engineered Materials. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Crane Company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR). For more information, visit www.craneco.com
About Crane Pumps & Systems:
Crane Pumps & Systems is a world-class manufacturer of fluid handling systems such as pumps, accessories, and services. We provide solutions for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Military market segments. We are a recognized leader in meeting the ever-changing needs of today’s worldwide marketplace. www.cranepumps.com
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