RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV and Rockville, CA.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer 3 is primarily responsible for leading engineering efforts for New Product Development (NPD).

Responsibilities

• Leads mechanical system and product development efforts through scoping, planning, and executing engineering/design reviews.
• Leads by example of engineering design excellence and ensures adherence to engineering procedures.
• Designs and/or specifies components, sub-systems as well as complete mechanical systems.
• Reviews, analyzes, and verifies compliance and acceptance of technical specification requirements.
• Evaluates designs keeping the development, acceptance, and qualification test plans in consideration.
• Performs, reviews and approves engineering calculations in support of design and baselining efforts.
• Coordinates work assignments with drafters/designers and manufacturing personnel to complete project tasks.
• Performs and reviews tolerance stack analysis to meet functional requirements.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings, change orders, test procedures/reports, etc.
• Implements design solutions to meet requirements for new products or processes.
• Creates design review data packages for internal and customer design reviews.
• Holds internal design and customer reviews including Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR).
• Coordinates with test engineers for preparing Development Test Procedures (DTPs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) and testing.
• Coordinates with Program Management for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, and for preparing required SDRLs.
• Prioritizes engineering assignments and works to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Leads sustaining engineering efforts through engineering change order scoping, BOM updates, etc.
• Works with suppliers to drive design decisions resulting in lower cost and more producible products.
• Leads failure analysis and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) on malfunctioning products and works to resolve field issues.
• May provide training to engineering team and cross departmental team members.
• All other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited engineering school and 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, CREO, Solidworks, Siemens NX, or similar.
• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standard.
• Advanced knowledge of machine design, material properties/selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in processes pertaining to product development.
• Proficiency with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), Cost (DTC), Reliability (DFR), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) principles as integral part of design process.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time based on company need.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Compressor and turbomachinery experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions:

• Manufacturing, warehouse and office environments
• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.
• May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).