Kennedy Valve-Product Design Engineer
Core
Hands-on Product Engineer managing the design, development, testing, and lifecycle of valve and waterworks products, bridging engineering design with manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical product engineer (valves/waterworks)
Builds
Valves, hydrants, fire protection products, and waterworks equipment
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (valves, waterworks, fire protection)
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, SolidWorks, engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing processes, metrology, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Valves/waterworks industry experience, AWWA/UL/NFPA standards, casting/machining/assembly, Design for Manufacturability, 3D scanning
Technologies
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, 3D scanning/metrology systems
Responsibilities
Manage assigned product lines and provide day-to-day engineering support; Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and specifications; Design and revise components and assemblies; Support manufacturing by troubleshooting product and process issues; Work directly with shop floor personnel to assemble, inspect, and test products; Lead product improvement and new product development projects; Investigate field, quality, and manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC