Froude, Inc. USA
41123 Jo Drive, Novi, MI USA
Froude, Ltd. UK
Blackpole Rd, Worcester WR3 8YB

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Current Openings in Novi MI USA:

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Salary: $TBA

Department: Engineering

Location: Novi, MI US

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Job Overview

Froude Inc., a leading manufacturer of engine test equipment, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

This role will primarily focus on the Go Power product line, with the potential to expand to other Froude product lines. The position combines product maintenance, application engineering, and mechanical design engineering, with a focus on supporting the full lifecycle of the Go Power products. Responsibilities include product R&D, custom mechanical solution design, system analysis, troubleshooting, installation support, and continuous product improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, and commissioning, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

The Role and Responsibilities

Product Maintenance & Support:

  • Perform corrective maintenance to identify and fix mechanical equipment and system faults.
  • Support build, test and installation of products to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Develop solutions for technical issues encountered throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Analyze and address product documentation defects, ensuring all related documentation (e.g., drawings, manuals, test procedures) are up to date and accurate.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to provide timely solutions to customer queries.

Application Engineering:

  • Design custom mechanical solutions tailored to specific customer needs, ensuring all designs meet functional and performance specifications.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical systems, providing technical advice and guidance during the installation and commissioning phases.
  • Participate in testing and fine-tuning of mechanical systems to ensure they meet customer specifications.

Design & Engineering:

  • Develop and test mechanical products, using advanced engineering principles and tools.
  • Collaborate with design teams to ensure that new product designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability, leveraging customer and field data.
  • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design drawings, and operating manuals.
  • Support technically during production, installation and commissioning, offering guidance on design details and troubleshooting.

Continuous Product Improvement & Innovation:

  • Collaborate with sales and commissioning team to propose and implement product improvements based on emerging technologies and customer feedback.
  • Contribute to ongoing product development efforts for the Go Power product line and potentially other Froude systems.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and engineering advancements, bringing new ideas to the table for process optimization and product innovation.

Sales & Customer Support:

  • Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, offering insights into product capabilities and limitations.
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer needs.
  • Foster strong relationships with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and providing technical advice as needed.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with other engineering team members, production, and field service to ensure seamless execution of projects.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and design verification.

General Statement

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on mechanical systems, product lifecycle management, and application engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in mechanical design principles, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, machine design, and GD&T.
  • Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and other engineering tools for design, modeling, and analysis.
  • Experience with technical documentation creation and maintenance (e.g., manuals, specifications, drawings).
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in complex systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical details to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience in dynamometer engineering or similar mechanical testing equipment.
  • Familiarity with the Go Power product line or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of Froude products and systems.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, LabView, or similar mathematical computing tools.
  • Experience with installation, commissioning, and on-site customer support.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and a commitment to delivering quality solutions.

• Curiosity-driven, with a passion for learning and applying new technologies.

• Energetic, proactive, and able to work independently.

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers.

Work Environment

• This role will be on-site in our Novi Office

• Some travel may be required to meet customer needs and oversee installations.

• Froude Inc. offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to HR@froudedyno.com.

Current Openings in Worcester UK:

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Salary: Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 08:00am-12:45pm).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,539.00-£53,480.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

On-site parking

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FUK-MDE-002

Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
  • Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements.
  • Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
  • Supports the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation.
  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Test and evaluate theoretical designs
  • Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
  • Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
  • Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
  • Prepare product reports and documentation including but not limited to operational manuals, produce specifications, etc.
  • Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Essential skills, experience, and competence

  • Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)
  • Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools. Preferably Solid Works (e.g., AutoCAD or other)
  • Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
  • Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc)
  • Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.

Creativity and analytical skills

  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
  • Strong technical writing skills

Desirable skills, experience, and competence

  • Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Dynamometer engineering experienced
  • BSME degree

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Froude, Inc. 
41123 Jo Drive, Novi, MI 48375 USA

Froude, Ltd. 
Blackpole Road, Worcester WR3 8YB 

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