Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

The Morton Grove Gas Seal Engineering Team is looking for a technical expert-level Mechanical Engineer to work on challenging customer applications. The day-to-day job is an exciting mix of customer calls, technical evaluations, and troubleshooting as a subject matter expert. We are seeking an experienced team member to support design and development of innovative consumer and commercial products. Answer the call to a creative problem-solving environment that delivers high-quality manufacturing designs. Challenge yourself to become a key player in product development from concept to production while collaborating across teams to ensure engineering excellence.

• Collaborate with internal and external clients to identify their application engineering requirements.
• Investigate and analyze engineering issues, devising effective solutions to complex problems in line with company strategic objectives.
• Take ownership of projects ensuring timely delivery, adherence to quality benchmarks, and cost-effectiveness.
• Act independently with little to no supervision to complete projects and tasks, using in-depth analyses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external customers helping to answer their questions and develop new solutions for their problems, having a large impact on the bottom line.
• Work with the design team for solutions focused on functionality, robustness, standardization, and cost-effectiveness, reviewing designs created in 2D/3D CAD, ANSYS, and other cutting-edge tools.
• Serve as a leader and mentor to junior engineers within the department guiding them and improving their technical skills.
• Take ownership of OEM standardization processes, driving consistency and excellence across projects.
• Identify new systems and processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Foster effective communication with fellow engineers, cross-functional departments, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Be ready for occasional travel, contributing to the success of projects beyond the Morton Grove office
• Represent the organization with customers and at technical conferences, including publishing papers.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience with rotating equipment, preferably turbomachinery equipment. 
• Broad knowledge of engineering sciences, materials, and modern manufacturing processes.
• Ability to review 2D & 3D CAD drawings.
• Advanced use of CFD/FEA packages and FEA (ANSYS) evaluation of stress and deformation, thermodynamic and fluid dynamics.
• Project management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Must be a permanent resident or US citizen to be considered for this role. 

We will also consider candidates who are willing to relocate from the following areas: Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas (Houston), Louisiana (Baton Rouge). 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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