Product Design Engineer Senior

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.

We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.

PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

Summary: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Product Design Engineer Senior designs new products and/or develops product improvements based on functional specifications provided by Product Management by applying engineering principles and Finite Element Analysis. 

The Product Design Engineer Senior must be able to do machine design analysis for force, stress, and deflection of product components and understand the design of machine components such as rolling element bearings, bushings, cams, helical worm gear drives, and bolted joints/connections.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. Professional Engineer license preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in SolidWorks 3-D design software or equivalent and experience performing Finite Element Analysis
• Knowledgeable in Product Development, able to design optimized components and systems based on specifications and customer requirements
• Able to develop and execute complex project plans, ensuring that various stages of product development are completed on time by leading cross functional teams
• Excellent communicator with an interest in working across organizational lines, able to direct the work of others
• Demonstrated design experience in relevant manufacturing processes such as sand casting, investment casting, die casting, injection molding, machining, and metal forming

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Work with cross functional teams to develop new products and conduct design reviews
• Product engineering activities: troubleshooting performance issues, root cause analysis, and product design enhancements
• Project planning and implementation using MS Project or similar tools
• Use SolidWorks 3-D software to build solid models and create cross-sectional layouts. Able to perform tolerance stack-up analysis, and apply GD&T
• Develop product test plans, identify instrumentation and measurements required, and perform testing to validate new product designs
• Must understand fundamental manufactur