Design Engineer I

PURPOSE

The Design Engineer I supports the design, analysis, development, documentation, and testing of Lourdes precision fluid-control, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical products for military and commercial applications. Product families include fluid fittings; solenoid, butterfly, cartridge, shuttle, drain, check, and relief valves; pressure switches; dehydrators; swivel assemblies; and the mechanical integration of harnesses, connectors, and PCB-based assemblies. Working under the direction of experienced engineers, the role applies engineering fundamentals to produce accurate models, drawings, calculations, test results, and production-ready technical documentation.

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: We cover 100% of your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Location Requirement: This position is based in Hauppauge, NY. Candidates who currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance are strongly preferred. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the facility for the required work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/AUTHORITY

• · Requirements Support: Review assigned specifications, drawings, interface requirements, and environmental conditions; identify questions, assumptions, and verification needs for review by the responsible engineer.
• · Product Design Support: Develop and evaluate components, mechanisms, interfaces, and packaging under technical direction, considering materials, seals, springs, fasteners, connectors, pressure, flow, temperature, vibration, life, and manufacturability.
• · CAD and Drawings: Create and revise 3D models, layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, and supporting design documentation using applicable drafting, GD&T, and configuration-control requirements.
• · Engineering Analysis: Perform basic calculations and analyses involving pressure, force, stress, deflection, flow, thermal effects, tolerance stacks, materials, and similarity; document methods, assumptions, results, and required reviews.
• · Prototype and Test: Support prototype builds and development, qualification, similarity, and acceptance testing; prepare test setups and data sheets, collect and analyze data, document results, and assist with failure investigation.
• · Design Risk and Verification: Support DFMEAs, design reviews, trade studies, requirements traceability, verification matrices, and risk-retirement actions; incorporate approved review comments into controlled design outputs.
• · NPI and Production Support: Assist Manufacturing and Quality Engineering with DFM/DFA, first articles, production readiness, supplier questions, test failures, nonconformances, and corrective-action activities.
• · Configuration and Change Control: Prepare engineering releases and change documentation and help maintain alignment among drawings, specifications, BOMs, ERP records, analyses, and test evidence.
• · Project Execution: Complete assigned engineering tasks to agreed quality and schedule requirements, maintain action status, communicate risks promptly, and seek guidance when scope or technical complexity exceeds assigned authority.
• · Authority: Make routine technical recommendations within assigned scope; identify and elevate safety, quality, compliance, requirements, or design risks to the responsible engineer or management before release or implementation.
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• · Support technical research, vendor and component evaluations, RFQ inputs, estimates, presentations, and customer or supplier reviews.
• · Participate in laboratory, manufacturing-floor, design-review, and continuous-improvement activities and document assigned actions.
• · Develop working knowledge of Lourdes products, engineering procedures, configuration controls, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace and defense standards.
• · Maintain professional and courteous communications with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• · Perform other related duties consistent with the position and business needs.
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Category
• Representative Measures
• Technical Quality
• Accuracy and completeness of models, drawings, calculations, test records, BOMs, and change documentation.
• Schedule and Execution
• On-time completion of assigned tasks, action closure, responsiveness, and timely escalation of risks or constraints.
• Design and Test Support
• Prototype readiness, test-data quality, review-comment closure, and contribution to requirements verification.
• Manufacturability
• Effective DFM/DFA support, first-article readiness, resolution of production questions, and avoidance of preventable errors.
• Development
• Progress in product knowledge, CAD capability, engineering analysis, configuration discipline, and independent task ownership.
• EDUCATION
• · Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
• EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Required:
• · One to two years of relevant product-design, manufacturing, laboratory, internship, co-op, or project experience.
• · Working knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, engineering materials, manufacturing processes, fits, fasteners, sealing methods, and basic tolerance analysis.
• · Ability to create or revise 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks, Inventor, or comparable CAD software.
• · Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T concepts, calculations, test methods, and technical documentation.
• · Ability to organize work, analyze data, document results, accept technical review, and communicate questions or risks promptly.
• · Ability to work effectively with experienced engineers, drafters, technicians, production employees, Quality, and other functions.
• · Ability to satisfy applicable export-control requirements and obtain required customer or facility access.
• Preferred:
• · Internship, co-op, capstone, or work experience involving valves, actuators, pressure switches, fluid systems, precision mechanisms, electromechanical devices, harnesses, connectors, or PCB-integrated products.
• · Coursework or applied experience in fluid mechanics, machine design, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, FEA, reliability, or instrumentation and testing.
• · Familiarity with ASME Y14.5, DFMEA, AS9100, first-article inspection, configuration management, or aerospace and military qualification practices.
• · Hands-on experience with prototypes, laboratory equipment, machine-shop processes, assembly, or troubleshooting.
• PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• · Curious, detail-oriented, receptive to coaching, and committed to developing sound engineering judgment.
• · Approaches problems logically, documents work clearly, and follows through on assigned actions.
• · Communicates professionally and works effectively in a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• · Balances creativity with safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and configuration discipline.
• PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
• · Regular on-site presence is required at the Hauppauge engineering and manufacturing facility.
• · Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and use required personal protective equipment.
• · Ability to inspect prototypes and test setups, stand or walk for extended periods, and occasionally lift or move items up to 30 pounds using available assistance.
• · Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, test facilities, or other company locations may be required.
• · Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
• · Reports to: VP of Engineering.
• · Direct reports: None.
• · Works under the technical direction of experienced engineers and closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Sales, customers, and suppliers.
• · FLSA classification: Exempt.
• EOE-(D/V)

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline?
• Which CAD software have you used professionally or academically? (Select all that apply)

SolidWorks
Inventor
AutoCAD
Other 3D CAD Software

• Do you have experience creating or revising 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)?
• Have you created or revised engineering drawings and 3D models?
• Do you have a working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design fundamentals?
• Do you have experience supporting manufacturing, quality, or production teams with design-for-manufacturing (DFM) or design-for-assembly (DFA) activities?

Work Location: In person