Product Development Engineer

Product Development

Liberty, SC

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. is a world leader in the manufacture of fire sprinklers and related system valves as well as a major distributor of a full line of fire sprinkler system components and fabricated piping solutions to the fire sprinkler industry since 1920.

Are you interested in being part of team who plays a crucial role of the fire protection industry's goal of saving lives and reducing property? We have an opportunity for you!

Summary

The Product Development Engineer designs and creates new and existing product improvement and cost reduction with limited supervision while integrating the need of sales and manufacturing for the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes all phases of product development from design concepts to release for production
• Responsible for developing, documenting, and controlling each project plan from initial design concepts to initial production
• Manages new development projects which include schedules, costs, tooling and agency approvals
• Performs solid modeling designs to maintain design integrity
• Evaluates products for stress analysis, fluid flow, strength of materials, metallurgy, static analysis and elements of machine design for designing products
• Plans and budgets entire products development projects from design concepts to initial production
• Interprets engineering drawings checking for accuracy, dimensional tolerances and completeness of all design drawings and specification sheets
• Attends product repair and/or witness testing at national laboratories of requirements for completing approvals and listings of new and revised product designs
• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe condition or practice to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to solve complex technical problems by proposing solutions
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Possesses strong commitment to a team environment while working well with others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to interpret engineer drawings and terminology
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes include but not limited to machining, die and sand casting, metal stamping and extrusion and application of coatings and finishes
• Knowledge of drafting and design work
• Knowledge of prototyping, testing of devices, and working with machines
• Understanding of approval agency testing requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Creo Software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Related Field
  • Master's Degree is Preferred
• 10 + years Engineering Experience in Mechanical Design and/or Related Field
  • Experience with Sprinkler System and Plumbing Standards and Practices is Preferred