Columbus Hydraulics Company LLC, a leader in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing since 1952, specializes in custom-engineered hydraulic solutions for mobile equipment used in construction, agriculture, transportation, and more. Recently acquired by Wipro Hydraulics, the company now benefits from enhanced engineering capabilities and global reach. Wipro Hydraulics, with over 40 years of experience, is one of the largest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers worldwide, serving diverse industries.
Role Description
This position is responsible for the design and development of custom hydraulic cylinders and product changes from concept through full production.
Duties and responsibilities
Evaluate new cylinder designs for manufacturability, identify any special materials, tooling or fixturing required to produce product
Responsible for helping with the design, development, quoting and analysis of both new and existing product under the direction of the Director of Engineering
Will be involved with all product stages including initial application specifications, material and labor estimations, design and development, manufacturing, and final testing
Prepare Manufacturing Time Estimates and Bill of Materials for Sales to generate quotes
Provide technical information to Sales, Production, Purchasing and Quality departments and customers to answer questions/issues
Review completed drawings for completeness and accuracy of design intent
Assist Quality/Production with the acceptance/rejection of out-of-tolerance parts
Must be able to effectively communicate design requirements to fellow engineers, drafters, and manufacturing
Review test data, customer requirements, design calculations etc. to assure cylinders will perform as intended in the application
Must participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities
Will be required to troubleshoot and provide assistance on the production floor as needed
Management retains the right to assign or change responsibilities upon request
Qualifications
Design Engineering, Machine Design, and Product Design skills
Mechanical Engineering and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills
Experience in developing and testing prototypes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus