Product Design Engineer

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Product Design Engineer

Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and a division of NCH Corporation. We are looking for a Product Design Engineer. This key role is responsible for driving the product design process through all phases of the product lifecycle from conceptualization to prototyping and manufacturing. If you are looking for a challenging, hands-on opportunity to impact a business, then join our team as our new Product Design Engineer where our future begins with you!If you’re seeking experience and growth in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Product Design Engineer role, could be a match for you!

A little about you 

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years or more of experience in Engineering and/or Quality.

·       Experience with SolidWorks, OnShape, or other 3D modeling software.

·       Plastic part design experience is preferred.

·       3 years or more supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with Asian suppliers is strongly preferred.   

·       Training and demonstrated competence in use of PPAP, FMEA, 8D CAPA, Control Plans, and SPC.

·       Knowledge of the following manufacturing processes:  zinc die casting, injection molding, rubber molding, plating, machining, and forging.

·       Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

·       Must be able to read, write, and understand tooling drawings, engineering component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering standards.

·       Excellent judgment, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

·       Must have willingness and ability to work in a team based environment.

·       Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time. 

Day-to-Day Work Examples

We support growth, opportunity, and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you’re not challenged and growing, neither are we. For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing:

·       Drives and leads PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) as required for assigned parts.  Reviews and approves supplier PPAP submissions to ensure that they are submitted and complete per organizational requirements.

·       Initiate concepts and create new product designs by preparing 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, renderings, and supporting documentation; able to update and adapt existing products to market trends.

·       Design, develop and implement data management requirements, and end user documentation/installation instructions.

·       Develops necessary packaging per part requirements. For base unit and master packaging.

·       Initiate and ensure the continuous improvement of good engineering design, practices and procedures. This includes implementing redesign to improve manufacturing cost and to eliminate potential field problems.

·       Assists quality department with product corrective actions and root cause analysis.

·       Works directly with Sourcing on execution of changing suppliers and ensures, when required, seamless product migrations to different suppliers.

·       Identifies and coordinates necessary regulatory testing and compliance per product.

·       Other duties may be assigned as required by the PPG Director of Engineering and Quality.

·       Travel up to 20%, some int