Senior Project Engineer

RICHARDS INDUSTRIALS • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking results driven Senior Product Engineer to elevate our Core Richards business in Cincinnati. This business includes multiple product lines serving a diverse and growing set of applications and markets including pharma, semiconductor, datacenter, and industrial. This role focuses on new product development (NPD), innovation, application expansion, and delivers solutions that move our customers and business forward. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Product Engineer will focus on:

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics.
• 10 to 12 years of valves, regulators, control valves, or related industry experience (hygienic and industrial applications preferred)
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers, research partners, and regulatory agencies
• Strong knowledge of ISO, ASME, API standards
• Proficiency in FMEA, CAD/CAE
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive execution with cross functional teams on assigned New Product Development projects, and business growth initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in gas regulators, control valves, on off, and valve automation a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive concept to launch execution for next gen control valves, regulators, and hygienic solutions.
• Lead fast cycle NPD focused on customer value creation, business growth, and improved product performance.
• Build and deploy modern digital sizing & selection tools for regulators and control valves.
• Lead value engineering upgrades to core platforms (e.g., Steriflow Clean Gas Regulators, Jordan Sliding Gate).
• Create automated test rigs to accelerate performance validation and operational throughput.
• Provide advanced product engineering support across all product lines.
• Develop a structured troubleshooting and knowledge base for Value Stream teams, Inside/ Outside Sales
• Elevate engineering standards, design control, and documentation quality.
• Improve lab assets, data acquisition, and validation processes.
• Strengthen test repeatability, automation, and reporting.
• Customer visits to gather insights on developing innovative solutions for value creation

Benefits

• Join a profitable, growing company that invests in career development
• Work with a talented, high performing team striving for excellence
• Opportunity to drive innovation and influence product strategy
• Be part of a company that gives back to the community through philanthropy and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees