Product Design Engineer (Contract role)

Plumbing Products Group•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LSP and DANCO (PPG, LLC) are U.S. distributors of plumbing repair and replacement parts, sourcing products for plumbing fixtures and distributing them to contractors and major hardware and home improvement stores. The Product Design Engineer Contractor joins the LSP Quality & Engineering team in Irving, Texas, and drives product design through all phases of the product lifecycle, from conceptualization through prototyping and manufacturing. The position provides technical support to manufacturing, production, vendors, customers, and marketing; creates and updates product designs and supporting documentation; and promotes continuous improvement in engineering design and practices. The role follows a hybrid schedule: Tuesday through Thursday in the office, with Mondays and Fridays working from home. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, or a related field.
2–5 years of prior experience in product design or drafting.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and familiarity with manufacturing materials and processes.
Computer-aided drafting experience in SolidWorks and strong working knowledge of mechanical drawings.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Creative problem-solving ability using 2D drawings, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and FEA.
Strong writing skills and experience developing instruction manuals and product documentation.
Ability to explain complex ideas and share information with all levels, including senior management.

Nice To Haves

Plastic part design experience.
Exposure to international manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of the plumbing industry and an inclination to “do it yourself.”
Working knowledge of metallurgy and materials.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to manufacturing, production, vendors, customers, and marketing, including design layouts, specifications, engineering investigations, calculations, failure and root-cause analyses, and FEA.
Provide insight on materials, color specifications, packaging, costs, product lines and offerings, and new business opportunities.
Initiate concepts and create new product designs using 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, renderings, and supporting documentation.
Update and adapt existing products to the market.
Initiate and ensure continuous improvement in engineering design, practices, and procedures.
Redesign products to improve manufacturing costs and eliminate potential field problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.