Product Engineer

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Product Engineer

Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, a division of NCH Corporation, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and hand-tools. We’re looking for a Product Engineer to be responsible for leading the product design of new and innovative plumbing products. If you are looking for a challenging, hands-on opportunity to impact a business, then join our Danco team as our new Product Engineer where our future begins with you!

A little about us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let’s start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better.

Danco, Inc. is one of the largest plumbing repair, replacement and remodeling suppliers in the home improvement industry. With over 40 years of experience, Danco focuses largely on empowering "Do-It-Yourself” consumers with plumbing solutions that are as practical as they are affordable. Visit our company’s website at www.danco.com or check us out on LinkedIn and Facebook .

NCH Corporation, Danco’s parent company, is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

• About NCH and our history
• About Danco and our Products
• About Zenith by Danco
• Our products and solutions
• NCH brands and divisions  

Culture and Benefits

We’re a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you’d never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job – it’s an extension of your life and family – and we’re committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it’s essential to how we thrive. And that’s speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support,)
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, walking trail)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you, so far, keep reading.

Responsibilities: 

• Define the mechanical design of our product line that meets our customer’s requirements and Danco design guidelines
• Manage 3D models, drawing files, project files and similar information
• Build functional prototypes that accurately demonstrate engineering intent
• Identify, document and drive the actions needed to realize the designs on time
• 10% travel, some international travel may be required

 Requirements:      

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting, preferably in the Consumer Goods industry
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
• Skillful in mechanical design using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to explain complex ideas and be comfortable sharing information with all levels, including senior management

Sound like a fit for you?

Jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

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.