Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Act as the responsible design engineer for a defined set of catalog pump models. Maintain drawings and bill of materials associated with basic pump models.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and customers to design and select appropriate pump models to be offered for specific customer applications.
• Modify existing pump designs to meet specific customer flow rate, vacuum, pressure, life expectancy, and cost targets.
• Select motors, bearings, and elastomers from an existing knowledge base to meet intended performance, current draw, and life expectancy.
• Perform bearing life calculations and material stress analysis as required.
• Prepare detailed design layouts, solid models and drawings using CREO/Windchill CAD software.
• Create and maintain bills of materials in SAP.
• Participate in design reviews and obtain design input from engineers, technicians, and other departments as required.
• Work concurrently with test technicians to test and validate new design concepts.
• Analyze test data using statistical and analytical methods.
• Interface directly with supply chain, manufacturing, and vendors as required to maintain pump configuration and costs.
• Work closely with production personnel to troubleshoot problems with product assembly and performance.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with product returned from the field.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions as part of the KNF Corrective Action Request process.
• Act in accordance with company policies and cultural programs (LEITBILD and The KNF Way).

Skills and Experience

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Electrical Engineering knowledge, as it relates to AC motors, DC motors, and motor controllers. Basic Understanding of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
• AC and DC Motor design/operating experience
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated product development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing fundamentals
• Knowledge of machining processes
• Knowledge of materials and finishes
• Tooling and/or fixturing design a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits attention to detail and sound decision-making skills
• Demonstrates organized work habits including, but not limited to, consistency, effort, and effectiveness