Aero Engineer for Industrial Machinery R&D

Aero Engineer for Industrial Machinery R&D

6283 Tri Ridge Blvd, Loveland, OH 45140, USA

Position Summary

The R&D Engineer is responsible for the engineering design and concept development of dry ice blast cleaning and dry ice production equipment with particular emphasis on aeronautical engineering analysis and testing for R&D and support of new product development (NPD).

The Typical Day

A typical day in this job changes from day to day with a lot of variety, but generally would see you doing CFD analysis, data analysis, testing (failure analysis & verifying CFD analysis, pressure loss, etc.). We use Solid Works for 3D modeling and FEA and Solid Works Flow for CFD analysis. You would also spend time in this job doing CAD design in Solid Works, drafting, 3D modeling of new and reworking / optimizing old products. When a customer has a need that is not part of our standard product offering (nozzles), this team designs, tests, analyzes, sample customer parts and writes reports for external and internal customers, entire process from customer contact to working with customer (remotely and at their site), to developing a first article prototype, to commercialization.

Position Responsibilities

• Research and Development : Perform project level R&D activities coupled with design and development of Cold Jet products, as directed by the director of NPD, focusing on fluid dynamics from subsonic to supersonic and thermodynamics
• Render conceptual models and document designs via CAD and Solid Modeling
• Complete theoretical and mathematical analysis and perform tests
• Perform conceptual development of new technology, products, processes, and applications requiring scientific creativity and ingenuity.
• Investigate new concepts in dry ice innovation, industrial equipment, and related technology.
• Translate ideas into proven value that can be applied to current and new products.
• Analyze existing products and suggest improvement to increase value.
• Develop and review technical reports and competitive technology.
• New Product Development : Research and develop new products from spec to commercialization, contributing as a member of a product development team.
• Consult and coordinate with metallurgists and other scientists on project elements requiring specialized knowledge.
• Generate, review and approve supporting documentation for designs, including assembly and test procedures.
• Manage projects to ensure timely completion and expected outcomes.
• Provide problem resolution support for applied technology.
• Follow and contribute to the development of Cold Jet procedures, accepted engineering practices, and any relevant design practices in accordance with given requirements.
• Promote New Business : Regularly interface with customers to develop business in new and existing markets.
• Liaise with other departments within Cold Jet, providing support to Production, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service departments.
• Assist customers as needed, answering questions and providing support.
• Investigate new applications and conduct field tests of new concepts.

Position Requirements

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