Design Engineer

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional in mechanical engineering who is passionate about designing and improving PPE products. As part of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of protective equipment that meets safety standards and user needs. This is an on-site position with no travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:
  
  
  
  
  • Assist in the design and prototyping of PPE products, such as hoods, PAPRs, and related products.
    
    
    
  • Conduct CAD modeling and drafting to support design concepts.
    
    
    
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to refine designs based on testing and feedback.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Testing and Analysis:
  
  
  
  
  • Support product testing to evaluate durability, functionality, and compliance with safety standards.
    
    
    
  • Analyze test results and suggest improvements to enhance performance.
    
    
    
  • Assist in preparing technical documentation, including test reports and design specifications.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Compliance and Standards:
  
  
  
  
  • Learn and apply relevant certification standards
    
    
    
  • Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Collaboration:
  
  
  
  
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and product management.
    
    
    
  • Communicate progress and findings to supervisors and team members.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to optimize materials, production processes, and product designs.
    
    
    
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in PPE technology.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Qualifications:
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
    
    
    
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
    
    
    
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
    
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
    
    
    
  • Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with materials commonly used in PPE
  
  
  
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment and methods.
  
  
  
• Internship or academic project experience in product design or safety equipment.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Office-based role with occasional work in a testing lab.
  
  
  
  • 2-3 days onsite required
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Standard 40-hour workweek with no travel required.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing industry.
  
  
  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  
  
  
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on safety and personal protection.
  
  
  

This entry-level position offers a solid foundation for a rewarding career in PPE design and engineering. If you're ready to apply your mechanical engineering skills to create products that protect people and save lives, we encourage you to apply!

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.