170 - Product Engineering - Air Movement Engineer

Summary:

The Air Movement Engineer is responsible for new product design and development, support of legacy product, and providing technical expertise to both the customer and to manufacturing.  Also may provide hands-on support to the product engineering lab group, in the areas of new product design verification/ validation testing and prototype manufacturing. Responsible for creating test plans, evaluating test-setups, interpreting test results, and troubleshooting. Reviewing and determining root cause failure analysis on return goods under warranty and report generation. 

Job Functions:

• Responsible for technical support to the customer in the use and application of both new and legacy product such as fans, blowers.
• Responsible for design and development of blowers and vane axial fans.
• Responsible for failure analysis of returned materials, either warranty claims or customer requests for analysis
• Responsible for evaluating suitability of usage for parts not manufactured to drawing / process requirements and supporting the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process.
• Responsible for setting production test requirements for all blowers and fans.
• Accountable for interpretation of data output from testing.  This may include performing data analysis and report writing.
• Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives. e.g. design to cost , LEAN implementation etc.
•  Follow the company safety policies

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge and experience of centrifugal blowers and vane axial fan theory along with the design of such equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in designing blower wheels, housings, and vane axial fan blades
• Knowledge and experience of fans and blower applications
• Knowledge of aluminum casting specifications and requirements
• Knowledge of AMCA test specifications
• Proven experience with being able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Competently demonstrate professional communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to be personally connect to others on the job and maintain a professional demeanor

with a positive attitude.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skills
• Proven experience at completing assigned task on time with high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Comfortable multi-tasking several projects at one time.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical engineering and minimum 5 years’ experience designing, testing and supporting electric blowers and vane axial fans.
• Demonstrated computer skills including working knowledge of engineering software tools an MS office tools.

Disclaimer

Please note whether you can perform the functions of this job with or without accommodations. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Personal Protective Equipment Required (when on the factory floor):

• Eye protection (ANSI approved safety glasses)
• Steel-toe shoes
• Hearing (ear) protection (occasionally)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel - 0-5% typical during course of a year.
• Job duties must be performed on-site.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.