Waterman - Sr. Design Engineer
Full Time
Exeter, CA 93221
$80,000 - $88,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Waterman Valve has one of the industry’s largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior Design Engineer based out of the Exeter, CA location. As a Senior Design Engineer, the team member provides leadership in the Engineering Department in the areas of new product development which includes planning and designing water control devices and other mechanically functioning water equipment. Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment and systems.
Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required. 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities:
Computer Skills
Certification, Licenses, Registrations
Skills/Abilities
Compensation: $80k-$88k annually
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
Waterman Valve, a division of McWane Plant & Industrial, is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro-power, and flood control management. We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives).
Waterman Valve has one of the industry’s largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior Design Engineer based out of the Exeter, CA location. As a Senior Design Engineer, the team member provides leadership in the Engineering Department in the areas of new product development which includes planning and designing water control devices and other mechanically functioning water equipment. Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment and systems.
Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required. 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and development of innovative product designs by working with other engineering staff, senior management, sales and operations resources to create cost-effective, easy-to-produce products.
- Resolve problems using solutions that may involve new techniques and technologies.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and water control equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Professional conduct at all times when acting on behalf of Waterman Valve.
- Strict adherence to Waterman’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
- Must be able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering; and two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience a plus in designing municipal, water management and irrigation products, experience with Agricultural Irrigation Districts and/or fluids background. PLC Numerical controls also a plus.
Computer Skills
AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD
Algor Finite Element Design a plus
Project management software
Microsoft Office
Experience with Syteline or similar production software
Certification, Licenses, Registrations
PE certificate a plus
Skills/Abilities
Good Communication Skills
Able to work under pressure
Self-starter
Compensation: $80k-$88k annually
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.
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