Senior Product Design Engineer

Overview

Designs and validates fire protection and fluid handling products and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• design modeling
• product design
• prototype development
• project management
• process design

Tasks

-Assist with technical questions and problems. -Conducts various forms of modeling and drafting (2D, 3D, etc.) to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible. -Works on product design engineering problems and assists with projects or processes. -Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes. -Manage assigned projects by tracking the project schedule throughout its lifecycle. Present any obstacles to on-time production, and solution with our vendors. ensuring the information is updated and tracked as necessary. -May also be involved with designing product specific sheets and manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• autocad
• solidworks
• pe license
• fire suppression
• project management

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with industry experience. -Familiarity with fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA, UL, FM). -Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. -Experience with fire suppression systems, valves, or piping components. -Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). -Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to fire protection components. -Experience with component design, analysis, sourcing, and validation and manufacturing. -PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus. -8+ years of experience in product design, preferably in fire protection or fluid handling systems. -Strong communication skills with experience working with international vendors and customers.

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About Core & Main

-Born from HD Supply’s Waterworks unit, it built upon a century of legacy firms to become a nationwide distributor. -Headquartered in St. Louis, it operates across the U.S., serving contractors, municipalities, and private water firms. -Delivers specialized products for both new construction and aging infrastructure. -Fuels growth through organic volume expansion and bolt‑on acquisitions like Geothermal Supply and EGW Utilities. -Typical projects include water‑main renewals, storm‑drain systems, fire‑sprinkler assemblies, and metering upgrades. -Recent deals underscore its expanding technical reach. -Recent leadership changes reinforce a decade of financial continuity. -Stock listed on NYSE and featured in the S&P MidCap 400, reflecting strong investor interest.

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