Orion Senior Product Engineer

Description

• Assist engineering team in resolving interdepartmental technical questions, document results, and troubleshoot design-related challenges.
• Negotiate with Product Management to define viable product development expectations and timelines to meet perceived market needs
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Responsible for design process from requirements gathering to final product specifications, including testing and validation plans.
• Responsible for investigating new technologies, developing product architectures, specifications and generating technical roadmaps.
• Promote and maintain a team environment with open communication to ensure continuous and efficient productivity.
• Define and drive technical deliverables for Stage-Gate NPD projects.
• Effectively communicate and influence within the engineering organization to solicit the resources required to deliver on goals and objectives
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements to incorporate best practices into product development.
• Responsible for accurate project documentation and preparation of comprehensive technical reports and presentations to support product launches, updates and lessons learned.
• 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

Requirements

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as IPC, UPC, NPCC, ASME B31.3, ISO 10931, ASTM 1412
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to iterate quickly, and rapidly prototype designs for requested product ideas, and enhancements.
• Proficient understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) approaches.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
• Work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a focus on advancing technical proficiency.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, materials science, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proficient managing workload and priority to support multiple design projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 Applications.
• Results-oriented, ability to work independently on multiple projects with periodic supervision and guidance.
• Highly skilled in the use of 3D CAD solid modeling software, Auto Desk Inventor preferred.
• Previous experience managing remote contract engineering resources is a plus
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is a plus (i.e. technical sales, customer service, field service.
• Experienced in establishing work breakdown structure for Engineering projects; use information to drive design priority needs.
• Travel Requirements: 20%
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; master’s degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Technical Engineering Certification that encompasses competence and theoretical knowledge equivalent to a standard curriculum of an accredited BS degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications, including good technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical knowledge in material properties, fluid mechanics, and analysis experience such as, FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments.
• 3+ years of prior supervising or mentoring technical staff a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance