Designer – R3D

About IMI

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation, and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

About IMI Critical Engineering

IMI Critical has long been recognized as a world-leader in the provision of flow control solutions. Our products allow vital industries to operate safely, cleanly, reliably and efficiently, so that they can provide us with the energy, resources and materials that underpin modern lives. IMI Critical’s family of specialist companies design, manufacture and service bespoke valves and actuators that precisely control the flow of steam, gas and liquids under extremes of pressure and temperature, as well as intensely abrasive or corrosive operating conditions. Our valves can be found in a myriad of industrial plants and processes around the world, enabling the production of oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, water and sanitation, pulp and paper, ethanol and sugar. Our products are also widely deployed on ships and submarines. Our engineering expertise means that we can make hazardous processes safer, cleaner and greener. By helping clients reduce emissions, improve safety, and make processes more efficient, we have a direct and positive impact on the world. That is why we describe our purpose as ‘breakthrough engineering for a better world’.

IMI Critical Engineering Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Summary

The Retrofit3D Designer will be responsible for the creation of 3D models (SolidWorks) and associated documentation necessary for a project. This position is a key position for project execution and is considered an essential resource to achieve Retrofit3D business objectives. It requires close collaboration with other Designers and Engineers in the group. 

The position requires strong knowledge in control valve design (IMI CCI and/or competition) and proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; knowledge of standards including application knowledge in Power Generation and O&G business sectors is appreciated. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the project sizing parameters and relevant documentation issued by Design Engineers
• Design the required parts and assemblies in compliance with the required standards
• Identifying related product requirements and activity necessary for releasing the final product for manufacturing
• Create 3D and 2D drawings necessary for manufacturing including top assembly drawings
• Conduct the BOM (Bill of Material) structuring for Design Engineering release
• As and when required, conduct sizing calculation
• Propose new ideas and new designs which will keep on providing Retrofit3D superior products
• Develop new tools for design improvement activity (design automation)
• Identifies, quantifies, and implements tools, methods, processes, and equipment to improve the quality, reliability, and productivity of the design activity.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Proficient in 3D CAD Modeling (SolidWorks)
• Proven experience in Severe Service industry (Preferably control valve design)
• Proven experience in design for manufacturability and assembly
• Experience with BOM structuring in Product Data Management environment (IFS)
• Experience working with pressure vessel codes: API, ASME, ASTM, EN, and ISA
• MS Office and Product Data Management environment
• Experience in multi-project management with ability to multi-task
• Creative approach for generating new ideas
• Communicate effectively with customers and multiple stakeholders
• Good team working behavior
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Overseas travel may be required
• Early morning or evening working hours will be required for cooperation with international team

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Full time: Oversees travel required; Travel up to 20% involved; Evening working hours may be required for cooperation with international teams.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).