Senior Product Design Engineer

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LSP Products Group, a subsidiary of NCH Corporation, has a great opportunity to learn through experience.  We are currently looking for top talent to fill the role of Senior Product Design Engineer at our office in Irving, TX.  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 Senior Product Design Engineer where our future begins with you!

LSP Products Group was founded by plumbers over 40 years ago with a focus on unparalleled innovation, superior product quality, and best-in-class service to the plumbing industry. With progressive products that provide greater durability, more economy and easier installation, LSP has always been a popular choice for plumbing contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing, production, vendors, customers and marketing.  
•  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.   
• Perform technical work including preparation of design layouts, specifications, engineering investigations, calculations, failure and root cause analyses and FEA
• Review and approve requests, product configuration changes, drawings, specifications, certifications, and technical reports.
• 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.
• Determine product requirements and specifications within a competitive costing structure.
• Develops concepts by defining form, features, and aesthetics; exploring alternative designs within the costing structure determined by the marketing/sales team.
• Support cross-functional teams and provide insight into materials, color specifications, packaging, cost considerations, product lines, product offering and new business opportunities.
• Design, develop and implement data management requirements, including sourcing instructions, naming conventions, functional requirements and end user documentation.
• Up to 20% travel; some international travel may be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials or related.
• 5-10 years of experience in new product design; plastic part design experience is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes.
• Computer aided drafting experience in SolidWorks with a strong working knowledge of mechanical drawings.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and capable of working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Creative problem solving using 2D drawings, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping and FEA. Strong writing skills; experience developing instruction manuals and product documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials and processes.
• Exposure to international manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of the plumbing industry with an inclination to “do-it-yourself” is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Metallurgy and materials a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.