Product Engineer - Japanese/Mandarin and English Bilingual

Position Summary:

The Product Engineer facilitates the development and modification of plumbing products from conceptual design through the product life cycle. The Product Engineer monitors vendors and product development progress to support established delivery objectives.

Essential Functions:

The Product Engineer designs and develops new products incorporating market research, competitive research, and industry trends while adhering to applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and cost targets for domestic and global products.

Review product and component designs for ease of assembly and manufacturability; identify potential design or production concerns and recommend improvements as appropriate.

Evaluate and test prototypes and first-article samples to verify product quality and performance; analyze results and recommend design or product modifications as necessary.

Facilitate engineering changes to existing products to address market needs, enhance product quality or performance, resolve identified issues, and improve cost.

Prepare, review, interpret, and maintain technical drawings in accordance with established drafting standards and engineering requirements.

Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve product inspection and production issues and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.

Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including coordinating applicable documentation, samples, testing, and approvals to support production readiness.

Evaluate the technical and manufacturing capabilities of potential vendors and coordinate with approved suppliers regarding manufacturing requirements and the production and delivery of components and finished products.

Create, review, and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products throughout the product development and change process.

Compile and present product development progress, technical information, test results, and other relevant details in accordance with the established Design Review process.

Provide engineering support for product documentation and support materials, including packaging, installation and owner manuals, spare-parts sheets, and specification sheets, to help ensure technical accuracy and consistency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with 3D CAD software; experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD preferred.

Basic working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, and forging.

Proficiency in Japanese, Chinese, or Vietnamese is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Ceramic Engineering

3 - 5 years of relevant engineering experience

Alternatively, a combination of college-level coursework, substantial relevant engineering experience, and proficiency in Japanese, Chinese, or Vietnamese may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Work Environment & Travel:

Combination of office, engineering/testing, and manufacturing environments.

Position may require exposure to manufacturing areas with moving equipment, noise, dust, and other conditions associated with production operations.

Occasional travel may be required to supplier, vendor, manufacturing, or other business locations.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, including use of engineering and CAD software.

Ability to stand and walk for periods of time while working in manufacturing, testing, or supplier environments.

Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, inspect, and evaluate product components, prototypes, samples, and testing materials.

Ability to lift, carry, and move product samples, components, and testing materials as needed.

Visual acuity sufficient to review technical drawings, inspect product components and samples, and perform computer-based engineering work.