Project Engineer - Hydraulic Design

BASIC FUNCTION:

A project engineering position with an emphasis on new product development activities in support of our strategy to grow through a focus on the development of new market-leading centrifugal pump hydraulics.  Provide technical expertise in support of major design/development projects including schedule, design, development, detailing, and testing of components and assemblies. Support team efforts to meet product performance and cost objectives. The position involves the application of engineering fundamentals to create innovative designs for wastewater and clean water applications including impeller and pump casing layout, CAD modeling, simulation, and design validation with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate well with fellow engineering staff members and other personnel within the company in the United States and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Help implement a hydraulic performance vision for a defined product family or target range.
Ability to understand a hydraulic target family curve strategy based on market needs and help to implement the strategy into new and existing product lines
Review current hydraulic offerings and recommend enhancements based on competitive offerings.
Analyze current and new pump hydraulic wet end losses, how to separate them, and modify designs to optimize their impact
Develop new or modify and/or accurately define existing product designs using current company software such as CAD, FEA, CFD spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
Use basic engineering concepts and principles, along with company, commercial, and government standards to provide technical verification for new or modified designs
Help create and implement test plans to validate new or modified designs, and prepare technical reports upon completion of tests
Will have project responsibility for improving current and developing new products as assigned.
Responsible for the completion of the engineering tasks with the technical personnel assigned
Help to document internal hydraulic design best practice standards including hydraulic performance, wear rings, volute geometry, solids handling, and materials
Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to complete designs
Some travel is expected for training and engineering liaison activities
Will be responsible for moderately sized projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

BS in Fluid Mechanics, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering; a BS in another engineering discipline is acceptable with the addition of hydraulic design experience. 
Understanding of pump and pump system characteristics including pump performance,  Net positive suction head, Efficiency, and Horsepower
Experience designing centrifugal pumps/pump hydraulics including impeller and casing design preferred.
Familiarity with solids handling requirements in wastewater applications and strategies to mitigate their impact is a plus.
Familiarity with industry standards in the water and wastewater industry including Hydraulic Institute, 10 States Standard, ANSI, and NSF a plus
The use of 3D CAD software is required.  Solid Works 3D CAD experience is a plus, as is experience with FEA, CFD, and Turbomachinery design software
New product development experience using a stage-gate type development process is preferred
Participated in product development projects through the entire process from concept through launch 
Design and development experience with industrial rotating equipment preferred
Must be able to demonstrate project management success, either managing an entire development project or a portion of a development project as part of a larger team
 This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About Crane Company

Crane Company is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, aerospace, electronics, transportation, and other markets. The Company has three business segments: Fluid Handling, Aerospace & Electronics, and Engineered Materials. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Crane Company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR). For more information, visit  www.craneco.com