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Design Engineer- Precision Components

Waukesha Bearings Corporation
United States, Connecticut, Pawcatuck
Apr 17, 2025

Dover Precision Components, part of $8 billion stable and growing Dover Corporation, is hiring a Design Engineer for our Waukesha Bearings business. Join our government contracts' engineering lab! We offer competitive salary and benefits and the ability to work a remote/ hybrid schedule- 3 days a week onsite at our interactive and innovative Pawcatuck, CT facility, and 2 days a week remotely, if you'd like.

Waukesha Bearings is a market leader in custom- engineered fluid film bearings, magnetic bearing systems, and seals for high- performign turbomachinery.Because of US government requirements, US Citizenship is required for this role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role, you will interpret Engineering instructions and requirements to create high tolerance, multiple component mechanical 3D models and drawings. You will perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM's) and item specific information. You will participate in process improvement and design for manufacturability activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain 3D model and 2D drawing database within Product Data Management (PDM) system via Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
  • Create Item and Part Structure (BOM) information within ERP system.
  • Perform checking duties on assembly and component level drawings.
  • Provide guidance to other Design Engineers and Drafters.
  • Update existing drawings to current/best manufacturing processes.
  • Work closely with manufacturing personnel and engineering to ensure design requirements are met and the best manufacturing processes are used.
  • Contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals as needed.
  • Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of deviated components, corrective action investigations and other quality related activities.
  • Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management.
  • Independently meet deadlines necessary to support the company's commitments to customers and manufacturing.
  • Some customer (mostly local) and other site visits may be involved, with up to 10% overnight travel.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3+ years' work experience in engineering design with 3D modeling experience. Demonstrated proficiency with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, CSWA, or CSWP preferred).
  • Experience reading & developing engineering design prints with geometric dimensioning and tolerances per ASME Y14.5.
  • Ability to utilize precision measuring and surveying instruments such as calipers, inside/outside micrometers, depth gages, surfaces gages, etc.
  • Understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices.
  • 2D software experience (AutoCAD) preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel to customer (mostly local) and manufacturing sites, up to 10% overnight travel.
  • US Citizen with ability to obtain government clearances.

Salary depends on qualifications and background with a targeted base salary of $65,000- $75,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a full range of benefits.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Salary Range: $65,000- 86,000

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