Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer (Applications Engineer II) is responsible for the engineering and design content of projects & customer proposals for all assigned accounts. Performing all engineering calculations, expedite and process engineering changes. Has direct liaison with customers for the resolution of technical matters as well as the development of products for customer projects. Responsible for interpreting design requirements and specifications and develop those into an engineered solution.
The role will be to focus on the product range of one of the Dover Corporation founding operating companies, being Cook Compression, who with over 100 years of history in the Energy Resources industry, have pioneered technology developments and are renowned for the quality and reliability of their product range which includes reciprocating compressor valves, packing cases, pistons, rings, and wipers, supplying to both OEM’s and the aftermarket. With established manufacturing sites globally, we are now seeking to recruit this position, on a hybris work basis, with 3 days per week at our facility in Ellesmere Port.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years related work experience, developing designs for customised mechanical products to be manufactured within a precision engineering environment
Demonstrated skill in quality and continuous improvement, minimum experience 2 years Root Cause Analysis. Formal training in CI and/or Quality preferred
Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices
Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, project management, and CapEx is preferred
Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with customers, sales staff, NPD, and manufacturing
Familiarity with 3D CAD & strong computer skills
Must be familiar with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control the form, fit, and function of a bearing and/or compressor

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Analyze product designs utilizing Dover Precision Components (DPC) tools and practices, interpret results and determine optimum solution to the customers’ problem
Prepare technical information for new projects to customers’ specifications
Develop close working relationships with key customers’ technical contacts, ensuring that business opportunities are recognized and responded to appropriately at an early stage
Significant customer interaction with respect to the engineering and management of projects, pre and post contract, for assigned accounts
Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team, perform all engineering calculations, examine specifications, expedite and process engineering changes
Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects
Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals
Participating in client/contractor meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues
Ensure effective liaison within the Engineering group to build and maintain consistently high engineering standards and to drive relevant product development
Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
Lead compressor and compressor part training seminars at customer and/or internal sites or virtually as needed and be able to fine-tune the training to the specific needs of the audience