If you’re a visionary mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation and a drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you. In this Mechanical Design Engineer position, you’ll be at the forefront of our client’s journey into the hydrogen market, working closely with launch customers to design the next generation of high-performance plastic components. From valves to fuel cells, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the very equipment that will drive hydrogen’s most critical applications.

Our client, an esteemed global corporation, stands as a pioneer in crafting cutting-edge advanced materials and integrated solutions. From high-performance elastomers to groundbreaking composites, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in extreme environments.

But here’s where it gets truly exciting. Our client is embarking on a groundbreaking venture into the hydrogen market. They need a visionary mechanical engineer to lead the charge. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of hydrogen technology from its very inception.

• Provides technical leadership when interfacing with external customers, sales, manufacturing, and quality. Will visit customer sites when required, to ensure that the design and needs of external customers are met on a timely and effective basis.
• Definition of technical product performance criteria for specific applications in hydrogen service (function and design/dimensions)
• Generates and approves design proposals.
• Recommend material based on application criteria as well. Will also recommend new material targets based on application needs.
• Ensures model accuracy, design documentation and/or functional testing requirements are captured, and then used for evaluated for acceptability for the new products/applications.
• Assures product quality by defining testing/qualification/validation methods aligned with application requirements; Clearly understands and communicates testing methods for finished- product and system capabilities Produces external facing technical reports as needed.
• Must develop a fundamental awareness of customer and industry technical requirements in the hydrogen economy, and basic business acumen regarding the business impact of technical decisions in a developing market space.

• Innovative Technology: You’ll find a treasure trove of groundbreaking technology waiting to be harnessed. Here, innovation isn’t just encouraged—it’s celebrated.
• World-Class Expertise: Surround yourself with the best in the field. With access to top-tier polymer expertise and resources, you’ll have the support you need to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Endless Advancement: This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path filled with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary starts at $130K, annual bonus target of 15%, 20 days PTO plus full benefits package.

• BSME (or similar engineering discipline) required. Advanced technical degree a plus.
• 5-10+ years of experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering (or similar) role required, including experience designing products from concept to prototype to commercialization.
• High-performance thermoplastic component design experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical design of components for dynamic applications such as valves and compressors (or similar) preferred.
• Development of applications related to hydrogen service is a plus.