Senior Composite Design Engineer

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Company Description :

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Composite Design Engineer will lead the development and design of FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer composite products for infrastructure applications. This engineer leader will utilize their strong background in composite materials and processes, particularly in closed molding methods such as RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) and vacuum infusion, structural engineering capabilities and knowledge of infrastructure and related codes to develop infrastructure products like tanks, buildings, and structural covers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and KRA (Key Result Areas) :

Safety / Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees .

Key Responsibilities :

Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT :

Computer

General office equipment

Multi line phone and / or VoIP

Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Primarily indoor / outdoor working environment including time in production areas and at project sites. Travel requirements may include operation of a motor vehicle, airplane travel, and overnight stays in temporary lodging. May require the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain / locations. Includes exposure to outside weather conditions and occasional exposure to dust and other outside elements that may require the proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) including but not limited to gloves . Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, however this position may on occasion work outside business hours to support department and business needs. Occasionally long hours may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, legible handwriting, keyboarding, prolonged periods of sitting including extended time viewing a computer screen. Intermittent physical activity includes but is not limited to touching, holding, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulders and below knees, low back bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, crawling, stooping, squatting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders. Unassisted light lifting and / or carrying of under 20 lbs. is required. May also include occasional unassisted lifting and / or carrying of up to 50 lbs., lifting and / or carrying over 50 lbs. must be assisted. Operation of a motor vehicle and / or airplane travel may be required. Travel needs are determined by the department supervisory staff based on business need, required skill base, and assigned job tasks and responsibilities. Travel may require the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain / locations.