Product Design Engineer
 NCH Corporation | |
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Texas, Irving | |
 May 19, 2025 | |
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Established, Entrepreneurial, Empowered...Explore the Opportunities! Product Design Engineer Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and a division of NCH Corporation. We are looking for a Product Design Engineer. This key role isresponsible for driving the product design process through all phases of the product lifecycle from conceptualization to prototyping and manufacturing. If you are looking for a challenging, hands-on opportunity to impact a business, then join our team as our new Product Design Engineer where our future begins with you!If you're seeking experience and growth in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Product Design Engineer role, could be a match for you! A little about you * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years or more of experience in Engineering and/or Quality. * Experience with SolidWorks, OnShape, or other 3D modeling software. * Plastic part design experience is preferred. * 3 years or more supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with Asian suppliers is strongly preferred. * Training and demonstrated competence in use of PPAP, FMEA, 8D CAPA, Control Plans, and SPC. * Knowledge of the following manufacturing processes: zinc die casting, injection molding, rubber molding, plating, machining, and forging. * Proficiency in MS Office software applications. * Must be able to read, write, and understand tooling drawings, engineering component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering standards. * Excellent judgment, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. * Must have willingness and ability to work in a team based environment. * Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time. Day-to-Day Work Examples We support growth, opportunity, and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you're not challenged and growing, neither are we. For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing: * Drives and leads PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) as required for assigned parts. Reviews and approves supplier PPAP submissions to ensure that they are submitted and complete per organizational requirements. * Initiate concepts and create new product designs by preparing 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, renderings, and supporting documentation; able to update and adapt existing products to market trends. * Design, develop and implement data management requirements, and end user documentation/installation instructions. * Develops necessary packaging per part requirements. For base unit and master packaging. * Initiate and ensure the continuous improvement of good engineering design, practices and procedures. This includes implementing redesign to improve manufacturing cost and to eliminate potential field problems. * Assists quality department with product corrective actions and root cause analysis. * Works directly with Sourcing on execution of changing suppliers and ensures, when required, seamless product migrations to different suppliers. * Identifies and coordinates necessary regulatory testing and compliance per product. * Other duties may be assigned as required by the PPG Director of Engineering and Quality. * Travel up to 20%, some international travel may be required. If this sounds like a fit for you, so far, keep reading. A little about us Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let's start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better. Danco, Inc. is one of the largest plumbing repair, replacement and remodeling suppliers in the home improvement industry. With over 40 years of experience, Danco focuses largely on empowering "Do-It-Yourself" consumerswith plumbing solutions that are as practical as they are affordable. Visit our company's website atwww.danco.comor check us out onLinkedInandFacebook . NCH Corporation, Danco's parent company, is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.
Culture and Benefits We're a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you'd never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job - it's an extension of your life and family - and we're committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it's essential to how we thrive. And that's speaking for 100 years in the business!
For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out ourLinkedInorFacebook pages. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. | |