Design Engineer - Hydraulics

Design Engineer – HydraulicsConstruction/Earthmoving Equipment Responsibilities:1.  Conducts design and development engineering assignments involving major projects to create high value products for our customers. Including standardization of parts and components to minimize costs. Develop technologies and source components to meet design criteria and improve value.2.  Investigate and resolve field issues to understand and maximize the reliability of new products.3.  Support production, service, sales and marketing for assigned products to provide efficient clear communications to all markets.4.  Conducts the BOM (bill of material), SFR (special feature request), RDC (request for design), ECN (engineering change notice) processes to clearly communicate engineering data throughout a worldwide organization.5.  Develop clear documentation or the design process, considerations and results to ensure a clear understanding of the proposal and recommendations.6.  Prepare and present R&D data in meetings to inform senior officials of progress and recommendations that support business plan decisions.7.  Work with allied manufacturers of attachments to assure maximum compatibility of their products and expand company products into niche markets. Job Requirements: 1.  B.S.M.E. and 4 years experience on construction/heavy industrial machinery design, or associate degree and 8 years experience.2.  As a Hydraulic Specialist a through knowledge of layout piping, routing, schematic design, fluid dynamic analysis, closed and open loop transmissions and actuator systems is essential. Improvement and planning of hydraulic system schematic, component selection and performance through cooperative work with Hydraulic Equipment Technical Center in Japan and vendors is required.3.  Two years experience in the development of complete unit designs, including systems integration, structure, component selection and specification, and performance matching. 4.  Understand the principals of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, electronics, physics, ad thermodynamics. 5.  Working knowledge of product specifications together with strong ability to conceptualize, create, interpret, read and improve engineering drawings, files, BOM and instructions.6.  Strong communication skills to be able to communicate effectively across multiple language barriers.7.  Proficient in use of PRO-E to include large assembly management, modeling and drafting. Experience with Routed System Designer of similar package preferred. Familiar with SAE, ISO and applicable standards for earthmoving equipment. Position reports to Chief EngineerInteracts daily with design engineers, Test Engineers, Sales, Service, Marketing, Product planning in Japan, as well as multiple locations in the USA.   Candidate MUST be an “A” PlayerQualified candidates must have a Green Card or US Citizenship.If you are interested and qualified, please respond with the following:* Required *MS WORD document resume *Availability  *Complete Contact Information (Phone, Address, e-Mail) *Compensation Requirements Email to Bob Thomas at bob@mrkinston.com  If you are not interested, but know of someone who is qualified; please feel free to forward this e-mail on to them.We respect your privacy and will never submit a resume to a third party without your permission. You can be assured that the information you give us will never be forwarded to any hiring company without your specific, direct permission in advance.  MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-TN-Chattanooga JOB CATEGORY: Engineering TYPE: Full Time, Employee COMPANY: MRINetwork