Mechanical Engineer 1

Develops new systems and components for fire suppression, explosion suppression, and pressure relief industries in accordance with product requirements. Requires frequent independent interpretation of requirements and coordination of efforts with other engineers, sales, marketing, and manufacturing. Utilizes appropriate methods for analysis, makes calculations to obtain necessary engineering parameters and conducts/organizes experiments and researches to understand physical phenomena of Fike products. Relies upon more experienced co-workers to resolve challenging problems.

1. Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal.

2. Confers with Sales, Production and Quality to clarify or resolve problems.

3. Performs or organizes experiments to determine necessary engineering parameters.

4. Discusses, analyzes, summarizes and publishes test results.

5. Uses test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

6. Evaluates test results for possible Application to development of other uses.

7. Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.

8. Performs project and system design.

9. Uses design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

10. Confers with other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.

11. Makes recommendations to appropriate personnel on improvements to current production processes leading to increased efficiency.

12. Coordinates activities with appropriate approval agencies to ensure compliance of new products with industry standards. 13. Coordinates completion of all documents required to produce new products including creation of assembly drawings, bills of materials and item masters in the Fike business system as well as any other documentation that may be required.

14. Provides engineering and manufacturing support on new and/or existing products when problems arise with manufacturing or approval processes.

15. Interacts with customers to provide engineered solutions to their requirements and product problems.

16. Provides support in calculations and application information.

17. Studies ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, ISO, AWS and NFPA standards. Applies these standards as appropriate to new designs.

18. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, networking and participating in professional societies.

19. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Design. Research. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.

Work will be performed in an office environment or an industrial setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Two years related post degree experience.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree in a related technical field. Experience with ASME Section VIII or XIII and applicable military standards. Background in fluid flow, metallurgy, or stress analysis using finite element methods and a background with manufacturing business system’s software.