Sustaining Design Engineer

Founded in 1947 and established in the Upstate since 1978, T&S Brass and Bronze works is a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings, and specialty products and accessories for the foodservice, industrial, commercial plumbing and laboratory markets. T&S products are highly acclaimed throughout the industry for being well-built, long-lasting and reliable, with lightning-fast shipping to quickly deliver reliable solutions to our customers. Headquartered in Travelers Rest, SC, T&S supports a team of 350 employees with an international presence and global sales reach.

We need to add an experienced Sustaining Design Engineer/Project Manager to our Sustaining Engineering team to manage all aspects of product design projects, ensuring all quality and compliance standards are upheld. If you love solving problems and working in a dynamic, fast paced atmosphere, we'd love to talk to you!

We offer a competitive salary in addition to our full benefits package, 401k with 4% company match, on-site work schedule, vacation and sick time, and several other perks.

Please note: this position is not eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Project Lead on product designs and improvements. Manages projects, start to finish, from customer contact to Inventory.
• Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress.
• Determine collaboration needs and establish cross-functional teams with employees from various internal and external departments, such as Marketing, Sales, and Assembly.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.
• Develop detailed solutions for products/components from concept to production stage, determining best design of form, fit and function, with consideration to material requirements, manufacturing feasibility, quality, regulatory needs, market characteristics, cost effectiveness and justification. Balance cost effectiveness and superior design quality and reliability.
• Create, maintain and modify drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accuracy and scope of product. Utilize computer Applications, such as Microsoft, CAD software, simulations, 3D modeling and prototype printing, ERP software and spreadsheet software.
• Verify that all company and (domestic and international) regulatory policies, codes, and standards have been considered, incorporated, and documented in the design process.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and ensure progress. Direct daily activities, analyze workflow, establish priorities, adhere to regulatory standards, all in accordance to timeline and budgetary objectives.
• Review the structural component requirements (in terms of design integration, assembly, manufacture, package, and customer requirements) and test the feasibility. Design and coordinate testing protocol, set-ups, and experiments to prove or disprove the feasibility of preliminary design. Record, analyze and report on testing results showing comparison and validation of product designs.
• Coordinate production pilot builds, and assist Manufacturing Engineering with instructing and training Assembly associates on new &/or revised product designs.
• Interact regularly and cross-functionally to determine needs, to develop plans for improving delivery, and to translate compliance knowledge.
• Responsible for data management and provision of data. Maintain Engineering Controlled Documents, incorporating updates and revisions from Change Orders into published materials.
• Produce and report on progress and make recommendations regarding project scope and time/cost analysis.
• Review client, sales, and vendor feedback concerning technical issues or failures on existing products. Methodically analyze processes to test and identify cause of failure. Determine code requirements. Implement design changes, as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with vendors for sourcing and development of components.
• Responsible for the maintenance and revision of product listing and certifications.
• Responsible for continually sourcing and implementing compliance research, concerning such areas as new equipment, new regulation, and new jurisdiction.
• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures. Train Customer Service Representatives.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Minimum 5 years’ related work experience, preferably in Manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and techniques that produce products that function properly, safely and reliably.
• Excellent mathematical abilities, such as formulating hypothesis, validating results, and quantifying cause and effect relationships
• Ability to diagnosis & solve technical problems, analyze data and decisions, and identify, develop, and initiate creative innovations and solutions with minimal supervisory involvement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and processes, products, and operations. Full understanding of all significant technical components applicable to the business and materials in regards to the product design process.
• Excellent mechanical/technical drawing and drafting skills. Good working knowledge of CAD software, simulations, 3D modeling and prototype printing.
• Good Microsoft application skills, familiarity with PLM/ERP applications and spreadsheet software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of internal and external contacts
• Organizational abilities to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time, and move from one job task quickly to another

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000