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Watts Water Technologies · 21 hours ago

Orion Senior Product Engineer

St Pauls, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

7+ years exp

Watts Water Technologies is committed to providing safe, clean water for the world and is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to lead new product development in the Process and Drainage Piping category. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing innovative products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions.

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Responsibilities

Define and drive technical deliverables for Stage-Gate NPD projects

Solicit direct customer feedback on products and applications using a variety of methods, including structured VOC interviews, customer visits, tradeshows and conferences, and Watts training seminars

Responsible for investigating new technologies, developing product architectures, specifications and generating technical roadmaps

Responsible for design process from requirements gathering to final product specifications, including testing and validation plans

Experienced in establishing work breakdown structure for Engineering projects; use information to drive design priority needs

Negotiate with Product Management to define viable product development expectations and timelines to meet perceived market needs

Proficient managing workload and priority to support multiple design projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule

Effectively communicate and influence within the engineering organization to solicit the resources required to deliver on goals and objectives

Responsible for accurate project documentation and preparation of comprehensive technical reports and presentations to support product launches, updates and lessons learned

Ability to iterate quickly, and rapidly prototype designs for requested product ideas, and enhancements

Assist engineering team in resolving interdepartmental technical questions, document results, and troubleshoot design-related challenges

Stay updated with industry trends and advancements to incorporate best practices into product development

Promote and maintain a team environment with open communication to ensure continuous and efficient productivity

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management

Travel Requirements: 20%

Qualification

Fluid mechanicsMechanical engineering principles3D CAD solid modelingDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for AssemblyTechnical Engineering CertificationMicrosoft 365 ApplicationsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTechnical writingCritical thinking

Required

Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, materials science, and mechanical engineering principles

Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as IPC, UPC, NPCC, ASME B31.3, ISO 10931, ASTM 1412

Proficient understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) approaches

Highly skilled in the use of 3D CAD solid modeling software, Auto Desk Inventor preferred

Practical knowledge in material properties, fluid mechanics, and analysis experience such as, FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments

Ability to demonstrate decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a focus on advancing technical proficiency

Results-oriented, ability to work independently on multiple projects with periodic supervision and guidance

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications, including good technical writing and presentation skills

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 Applications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; master's degree a plus

Technical Engineering Certification that encompasses competence and theoretical knowledge equivalent to a standard curriculum of an accredited BS degree in Engineering

7+ years of experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering, or a related field

Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable

Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment

Preferred

3+ years of prior supervising or mentoring technical staff a plus

Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

Previous experience managing remote contract engineering resources is a plus

Previous experience in a customer-facing role is a plus (i.e. technical sales, customer service, field service

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave

10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Company

Watts Water Technologies

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We are a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings.

Founded in 1874

North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://wattswater.eu/

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