Craft Your Career with Brasscraft Manufacturing Company!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Product Design Engineer to oversee the design, development, and enhancement of our products. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering and product development background, with a proven track record in successful product launches. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet customer needs and align with company goals.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Development:

Lead the design, development, and enhancement of innovative and complex products. Translate product requirements and specifications into scalable and efficient technical solutions.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and specifications.

Oversee the product development life cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement and innovation.

Uphold engineering best practices and standards throughout the development process.

Project Management:

Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.

Monitor progress, identify potential roadblocks, and ensure successful project execution.

Coordinate cross-functional efforts and facilitate communication between teams.

Technical Expertise:

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and provide effective solutions

Quality Assurance:

Ensure that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Implement and oversee rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure product reliability and performance.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, code, and technical decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration/Communication:

Function as the primary point of contact for engineering-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Present technical concepts and project updates to senior management and other key stakeholders.

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to ensure that designs are both producible and robust.

Perform risk analyses and presents findings to internal stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field.

5 years of experience in product engineering

Strong understanding of product development processes, engineering best practices, and project management methodologies.

Proficiency in GD&T, Stack up Analysis, FEA, DFMEA and 3D Modeling.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with the plumbing industry and products

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Collaborative mindset with a strong ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

ABOUT US
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70+ years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®

BrassCraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Full time

Hiring Range: $86,500.00 - $135,850.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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