Product Design Engineer

Description

California Faucets is looking to bring on a talented Product Design Engineer. This not a remote role, it is based on site in our Huntington Beach, CA manufacturing facility. The hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, full-time from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

What’s in it for you!

· 100% Employer-Paid Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance options for employees

· 401(K) Plan with company match

· Profit Sharing Plan

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability

· Paid time off

· Employee referral bonus program

· Employee Assistance Program

Additional voluntary benefits are also offered! Come be a part of something great!

The Design Engineer is responsible for the following areas of responsibility:

· CAD Design

o Use SolidWorks CAD system to design 3D detailed components and assemblies

o Create multi-level 3D assemblies

o Generate detailed component and assemble 2D print drawings

o Use personal background/knowledge to contribute to product development

· Engineering Evaluation/Research

o Perform first article inspection/evaluation of newly sourced product(s)

o Perform physical functional testing of product(s) in test & assembly areas

o Research or test material strengths, behaviors, physical properties, etc.

· Maintain Product Specifications

o Use CAD system to perform changes and/or updates to product specifications sheets

o Distribute product specifications to various departments within organization

· Bill of Materials (BOM)

o Enter and maintain master BOM/Assembly drawings for all company products

o Verify that BOMs in MRP system are identical to master drawings

o Verify that part numbering is consistent throughout all BOMs

· Technical Writing

o Assist in creating Installation Instructions

o Update existing Installation Instruction to incorporate engineering change

Additional Duties

Make significant decisions that impact the production and productivity of the business.

Exercise judgment which determines the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Adding input to major strategic and tactical decisions made to increase quality, safety, and productivity.

Performing additional assignments per management direction.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

The Following Personal Attributes/Skills are Required:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

· Ability to problem solve and find/suggest solutions to issues at hand.

· Ability to communicate effectively across departments at all levels of the organization.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Ability to generate results with minimal supervision.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize important tasks.

· Ability to create a working environment of accountability, mutual trust, and respect.

· Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

People Interface:

The position requires contact primarily within the department on routine matters as well as contact with various levels of Operations and Quality Control.

Decision Making:

The position requires working from detailed instructions as well as the use of judgment to plan and perform general decisions to solve a problem or select a course of action for a standard or recognized method of operation.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).

· 5+ years of experience required, using SolidWorks 3D CAD software preferred.

· Experience with machined, forged, cast, injection, and stamped parts preferred.

· Knowledge of basic drafting principles and concepts.

· Knowledge of creating multi-level assembly models/drawings

· Knowledge of various metal manufacturing processes.

· Ability to use various engineering tools (e.g. calipers, thread gages, etc.)

· Experience working in plumbing or fluid delivery fields is a plus.

· Experience working with machinery equipment (e.g. lathe, mill, etc.) is a plus.

· Experience working with MRP/ERP systems is a plus.

· Experience working with AutoCAD is a plus.