Product Design Engineer V

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

The Product Design Engineer V is responsible for providing consultation in one or more areas of project design, equipment engineering systems and improvements to existing products in accordance with department procedures. The Product Design Engineer V is recognized as a technical leader and resource by recommending alterations and enhancements to improve the quality of products and/or procedures.   Works in collaboration with other departments in order to ensure final products in accordance with customer specification and NCI procedures.

• Model in SolidWorks Pump components
• Size and select system components.
• Design components and systems within the pump product line including:
• Support design and product development
• Develop an understanding the customer needs and translating them into functional engineering solutions to design better products and systems.
• Assist the efforts in creation of specifications, design, and test methods for the new products
• Interface with the manufacturing associates on a frequent basis to provide technical guidance on issues that affect DFMA, manufacturing capability and rate of the NEW product in the pipeline
• Facilitate studies and research - to develop scope definition, design response correlations and design solutions
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert
• Resolve complex engineering problems in a timely manner
• Ensures effective communication within the team and between the team and the rest of the organization
• Actively manages the timeline along with project manager/ project engineer and ensures there is clarity and focus on the critical path and that appropriate contingency plans are in place

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, including fundamental knowledge in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Technical Degree in Mechanical Design & Drafting.
• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, and test environment.
• High level of expertise and experience utilizing SolidWorks for 3-D modeling and 2-D detailing of components & assemblies for large, complex systems.
• Fifteen years experience in a systems engineering and manufacturing environment, designing rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Proficiency is scientific computing, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, rotor dynamics.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop computers and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Requires ability to use a computer, type on keypad, and answer phones.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.