Development Engineer

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Development Engineer for our Inpro/Seal business. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection and complete shaft sealing solutionsfor a variety of rotating equipment across multiple industries. Weoffer competitive pay and benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor at our ISO-certified manufacturing facility located in Rock Island, Illinois. This is a hybrid/remote role- work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week if you're interested and projects allow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role, you will understand the needs of the rotating equipment market and create innovative new product ideas to address these needs. You will identify new application areas for existing and new product lines. You will bring the ability to meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision, and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment. Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead highly complex technical development projects related to sealing and bearing protection.
• Design new product prototypes and test set-ups, executing experiments, analyzing data and results, and reporting outcomes out to a cross-functional team.
• Maintain conformance to Stage & Gate Process at all stages of development projects.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, applications engineering and sales teams as needed.
• Ensure protection of newly generated intellectual property (IP).
• Participate in joint development projects with external partners, providing technical expertise.
• Participate in key customer visits, team meetings, and activities related to engineering/ technical elements of various programs.
• Assist in research and development projects managed by other development engineers as needed.
• Ensure conformance of new products to requirements, including but not limited to, customer, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Attend and present at technical conferences and track trends and developments in industry.
• Contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals as needed.
• Design and conduct experiments using customized test equipment in the Inpro Seal R&D Lab; Provide support to other lab personnel; and Build test set-ups for product or function tests.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 3 years' related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to create new product ideas and develop solutions, utilizing a systematic approach in all stages between concept generation and product launch.
• Previous hands-on, "lab" experience and aptitude working with rotating machinery and complex test equipment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with specialized design and simulation software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong ability in advanced engineering analysis and tools to solve complex problems.
• Familiarity with the impact of the manufacturing processes and materials on the key factors that control the form, fit, and function of a product.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience in design and development of bearings, seals, and/or other components in rotating machinery.
• Previous experience in a lead role for highly technical teams.

Salary depends on qualifications and background with a targeted range of $80,000- $110,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a full range of benefits.

Pay Range: $103,737 - $130,000 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 15 paid vacation days annually, prorated the first year based on hire date, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, 16 hours floating holiday; tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Illinois : Rock Island

Sub Division : Pewaukee Corporate Office- E0217

Job Requisition ID : 60177

Job Function : Engineering

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