mechanical engineer Kent, WA
Job description
At Flow International Corporation, a Shape Technologies Group we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success.
The Flow difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, Flow team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.
By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.
What it’s Like to Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
Salary:
Market Analytics is currently being completed. TBD
General Purpose:
Responsible for technology development and waterjet applications projects in support of product & business development. Work includes design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electro-mechanical & fluids apparatus, components or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices. Investigate & validate of new waterjet applications utilizing existing or novel equipment. Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and report on the results. Work independently on tasks with minimum supervision.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with designers, product managers, business development and engineers to develop functional design that meets market specifications. Review and evaluate customer & market requirements.
- Designs testing of fluid & electro-mechanical systems.
- Works on and facilitates cross functional teams to develop solutions for market opportunities. Evaluates concepts for compliance with VoC/VoM and for cost effectiveness and safety.
- Completes administrative duties necessary to launch the designs for fabrication, machining and assembly.
- Performs any necessary technical calculations to assure a functional and sound system.
- Interfaces with vendors for procurement of components.
- Assist in preparing testing specifications and documentation for downstream users.
- Travel to customer sites, trade shows, conferences to gather technical data and assist with Business Development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including robots, controls, fluids, solid modeling design software.
- Familiarity with FEA & CFD analytical methods
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Fundamental understanding of basic Material Science principles
- Ability to perform technical calculations for design of mechanical & fluid systems.
- High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
- Exceptional oral and written, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on projects in addition to functioning well in a team environment.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, solicit input from customers, motivate associates, and elicit work output.
- Ability to take initiative; highly self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability for innovative/creative thinking.
- Familiarity with the design & operation of waterjet products
- Ability to travel on short notice.
Education/Experience and/or Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and three (3) years related experience.
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) and 0-2 years related experience.
Additional Information
No Recruiters Please!
Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer. Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided. If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources. All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
