Senior Design Engineer

Description

About Barber-Nichols:

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics and Energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game. And we are working with customers who are at the top of their game. Together, we help our customers revolutionize their markets and build amazing relationships with them in the process. If you're seeking to work with an amazing team in a “get-it-done” atmosphere that supports your development, and recognizes your achievements, BN is the place for you.

Position Summary: 

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for completing the design and drafting of custom turbomachinery such as pumps, turbines, etc. They perform duties with Computer Aided Design (CAD) including modeling of parts and assemblies, and create drawings with appropriate dimensioning and tolerances, material properties, manufacturing processes, tool design and cost of production. Projects may include clean sheet designs, or modifications to existing systems, equipment and machinery.

  

Key Results Areas: 

1. Lead the 3D modeling phase of a project to complete an assembly that will meet technical and manufacturability requirements within budgetary and schedule constraints.

• Function as part of the project team to create part models and assembly models that are used for engineering analysis and drawing creation
• Work with the manufacturing team to design the cost out of parts while employing knowledge of “design for manufacture, assembly, inspection, and test” principles.
• Lead activities to improve execution of the modeling phase of a project.
• Perform engineering analysis for first-cut sizing of components.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis with cross functional inputs to ensure critical fits and clearances are achieved.

2. Create the manufacturing drawing package from solid model geometry that will meet technical and manufacturability requirements within budgetary and schedule constraints by using the following:

• a. Dimensioning and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) expertise.
• b. Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Checking drawing/design package for complete and accurate content and to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead activities to improve execution of the drawing creation and checking phase of a project.

3. Work with project team and manufacturing group during manufacturing phase of the project to disposition non-compliant parts.

4. Lead Design improvement and standardization initiatives and/or lead and develop special business-level protocols

• Develop and standardize processes, tools, guidelines, training aids, etc. related to B-N Design. Lead and implement special business-wide protocols and procedures as needed by the overall business.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in computer aided software
• Working knowledge in GD&T

Experience:

•  Minimum ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Travel up to 10% of working time.

Desired Job Qualification:

• Applicable training certificates (FEA, CFD, etc) and successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) are desirable. 
• A Colorado State Professional Engineer License is desirable.
• Experience with Solidworks design software and Solidworks PDM.

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; Internet software such as Microsoft Explorer; the ability to learn Design software such as SolidWorks and the ability to learn analytical software such as ANSYS, CFX, etc.
• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BN, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BN or the client’s property or job site. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to apply basic geometry and arithmetic pri