Product Design Engineer

Job Summary

Product Design Engineers focus on designing and developing new or existing products, components, or assemblies. They apply engineering principles to develop products that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements. This role will be increasingly focused on obtaining city approval for products to be used in municipal systems. While the primary emphasis will be on navigating regulatory and compliance pathways, the engineer will also support design and development efforts as needed.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Lead efforts to obtain city approvals for use in different municipalities by preparing technical documentation, coordinating with regulatory bodies, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

• Research and interpret municipal and industry-specific specifications to align product designs with approval requirements.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to facilitate the specification and approval process.

• Assist with product design engineering problems and support related projects or processes.

• Conduct various forms of modeling and drafting (2D, 3D, etc.) to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible.

• Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes.

• May also be involved with designing product-specific sheets and manufacturing production processes and equipment.

• Manage assigned projects by tracking the project schedule throughout its lifecycle. Present any obstacles to on-time production and coordinate solutions with vendors, ensuring the information is updated and tracked as necessary.

• Assist with technical questions and problem-solving across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with component design, analysis, sourcing, and validation and manufacturing.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in general product engineering, preferably in waterworks or fire protection.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and specification management.

• Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, FDA).

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.