Product Development Engineer – Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA
Full Time
Engineering
Experienced

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Division: Luxfer Riverside

Reports To: Product Development Engineer

Department: Technology & Innovation

Product Development Engineer – Riverside, CA

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum and composite gas cylinders for a wide and growing variety of applications - such as life support, alternative fuel, medical, industrial, beverage, aerospace, scuba and performance racing.

 

We operate facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada, and China. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.

 

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Engineering, The Product Development Engineer will focus primarily on designing, developing, and supporting manufacture of high-pressure gas cylinders from lightweight composite materials. The engineer is responsible of Maintaining BoMs, Routings and files engineering drawings, specifications and documents.  Functions include finite element and stress analysis, design, materials and process engineering. 

This role requires strong technical expertise, and project management skills to drive performance, innovation, and safety within the manufacturing environment.

 Main Activities:

 

The main activities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Project management of simultaneous test and product qualification programs
  • Preparation, execution and documentation of prototype and qualification tests conducted on site
  • Programming of CNC controlled machines
  • Creation and maintenance of production drawings, setup sheets and bills of materials
  • 3D CAD design and drawing of custom tooling/equipment
  • Troubleshooting of manufacturing processes/manufacturing process development
  • Finite element analysis of composite pressure vessels
  • Technical report writing
  • Assembly of test data and calculations for submission to approval authorities to attain design certifications.
  • Lead and/or participate in process improvement activities to improve yield, increase efficiency and develop customer specific solutions
  • Seek and evaluate innovative technical and engineering options, including alternative and/or emerging technologies, for Luxfer to improve its current business and grow into related new business opportunities.

Selected candidate must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Knowledge of Composite and Aluminum Alloy Materials
  • 3D CAD software experience (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks or equivalent)
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills
  • Project management experience an asset
  • Familiarity with mechanical design practices and pressure vessels standards and regulations an asset
  • Experience with CNC machines/controls and basic G-code an asset
  • Familiarity with general programming languages and concepts
  • Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition basics an asset
  • Experience using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently to accomplish tasks
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
  • Proven experience (3-5 years) in engineering design in a manufacturing environment

Compensation Range: $80,000-$95,000

Travel:

The position requires some travel within the US or overseas occasionally.

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Luxfer Cylinders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply. ​

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