The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, qualification and continuous improvement of hydraulic and pneumatic hose assemblies, end fittings, and attachment processes, crimping and swaging.
- Design hydraulic and pneumatic hose assembly components, end fittings, swivel fittings, couplings, and assembly systems.
- Develop crimp and swage specifications, tooling, and manufacturing/assembly processes.
- Develop and validate analytical models utilizing a combination of metallic and non-metallic components.
- Create 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using CAD software.
- Develop inspection requirements such as crimp/swage tolerances, proof testing pressures, media and duration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Nice to have: Knowledge of SAE/ISO standards for fluid conveyance products
- Nice to have: Experience with testing methods associated with fluid conveyance products (impulse, burst, vacuum, etc.)
- Nice to have: Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems
- Nice to have: Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience