Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.
Position Summary:
The Senior Design Engineer is a technical leader specializing in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and drawing creation for custom turbomachinery (pumps, turbines, compressors, etc.). This role applies advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/A principles to deliver accurate, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs. They support clean-sheet turbomachinery design, modifications to existing designs, resolve production issues, and drive design process standardization across the business.
Key ResultsAreas:
1. Lead the 3D modeling phase of a project to complete an assembly that will meet technical and manufacturability requirements within budgetary and schedule constraints.
a. Function as part of the project team to create part models and assembly models that are used for engineering analysis and drawing creation
b. Work with the manufacturing team to design the cost out of parts while employing knowledge of “design for manufacture, assembly, inspection, and test” principles.
c. Lead activities to improve execution of the modeling phase of a project.
d. Perform engineering analysis for first-cut sizing of components.
e. Perform tolerance stack analysis with cross functional inputs to ensure critical fits and clearances are achieved.
2. Create the manufacturing drawing package from solid model geometry that will meet technical and manufacturability requirements within budgetary and schedule constraints by using the following:
a. Dimensioning and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) expertise.
b. Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes.
c. Checking drawing/design package for complete and accurate content and to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
d. Lead activities to improve execution and efficiency of the drawing creation and checking phase of a project.
3. Work with project team and manufacturing group during manufacturing phase of the project to disposition non-compliant parts.
4. Lead Design improvement and standardization initiatives and/or lead and develop special business-level protocols
a. Develop and standardize processes, tools, guidelines, training aids, etc. related to B-N Design. Lead and implement special business-wide protocols and procedures as needed by the overall business.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.
Education and Training
· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Knowledge in computer aided software
· Advanced knowledge of GD&T
Experience:
· Minimum 10 years of experience in a high-precision design and manufacturing environment including a minimum of 5 years with turbomachinery or rotating machinery design.
Other:
· Must be willing to work overtime as required.
· Travel up to 10% of working time.
Desired Job Qualifications:
· 15 years of experience in a high-precision design and manufacturing environment including 10 years with turbomachinery and/or rotating equipment machine design.
· Applicable training certificates (FEA, CFD, etc) and successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) are desirable.
· A Colorado State Professional Engineer License is desirable.
· Experience with Solidworks design software and Solidworks PDM.
· GD&T ASME Y14.5-2018 Application experience, including stack-up analysis
Skills:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; Internet software such as Microsoft Explorer; the ability to learn Design software such as SolidWorks and the ability to learn analytical software such as ANSYS, CFX, etc.
· Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BN, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BN or the client’s property or job site.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
· Ability to apply basic geometry and arithmetic principles to practical design problems.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· High attention to detail.
· Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
· Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
· Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
· Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $130,000-$155,000. This range represent the anticipated minimum and maximum base + bonus for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.
Barber Nichols anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Barber Nichols to shorten or extend the application window.
