Engineer I
Easton, PA - USA
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VICTAULIC
Engineer 1- Project Design Engineer Coupling Technology
Product Development Corporate Engineering Victaulic Easton PA
Full-Time Product Development Coupling Technology
Relocation assistance: Relocation package offered
Immigration sponsorship not offered
ABOUT VICTAULIC
Victaulic headquartered in Easton Pennsylvania is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers site owners and contractors. Since 1919 our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks ensuring projects are completed safely on time and within budget. With over 6000 employees spanning 50 locations worldwide our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Our sustainable solutions made from high quality graded scrap steel promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries supporting some of the worlds most critical and prestigious structures.
The Coupling Technology team within Product Development Corporate Engineering is responsible for developing and maintaining commercially successful Victaulic products and equipment from first concept through release to market.
AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION
At Victaulic were committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Lets Build a Better World Together.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:
- We build from within.
- We stand behind our people.
- We foster an environment for constant learning.
- We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE
Were looking for a Project Design Engineer to join our Coupling Technology team in Easton this role youll be responsible for the development and maintenance of commercially successful Victaulic products and equipment including new and revised products for Victaulic and its subsidiaries.
Youll lead concept development and guide a multi-departmental team (formal or informal) through detailed design to the release of product to market while contributing new product ideas that positively differentiate Victaulic from the competition. This role includes monthly travel to agencies vendors and manufacturing sites in support of assigned projects.
WHAT YOULL BUILD & OWN
- Lead concept development including concept generation specific design ideas to satisfy concepts and modeling of concepts via drawings and hardware
- Present and communicate ideas and work with Product Managers Marketing and Sales to refine concepts to meet customer requirements
- Address manufacturing sourcing and quality requirements and estimate the cost of initial designs while developing alternatives to achieve product cost targets
- Prepare project and/or procurement authorizations and deliver comprehensive presentations to management
- Lead a multi-departmental team (formal or informal) through detailed design to the release of product to market
- Design to meet requirements and manufacturability review and approve detail drawings resolve tolerance issues and solve design problems
- Participate in vendor selection (in-house or outside) tooling selection and approval of tooling based on samples
- Build prototypes test against requirements and lead design reviews to ensure customer and performance requirements are met
- Scrutinize and review detailed cost estimates
- Develop EIs EPs and ESs as appropriate
- Participate in the evaluation of pilot production runs and problem solving
- Prepare and approve technical literature and educate and train Victaulic Marketing Sales and Application Engineering on new products
- Aid Application Engineering in usage recommendations for existing Product Technology products
- Contribute to future new product ideas that benefit Victaulic and positively differentiate Victaulic from the competition (Vision)
- Travel monthly to agencies vendors and manufacturing sites in support of assigned projects
- Follow Engineering Department policies for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information and communicate in a professional manner in all e-mail
WHAT YOU BRING
- BS / MS in an appropriate engineering field
- 13 years of commercially successful Product Technology or related experience
- Multiple successful cross-functional project management experiences including taking projects from concept to production
- Creativity and the ability to generate concepts with good potential that meet project requirements
- Demonstrated business acumen and communication skills
- FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience
- 3D CAD software proficiency
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes including injection molding casting machining welding and 3D printing
- Familiarity with designing using elastomers plastics composites and metals
- Comfort working in a laboratory environment with proficiency in hand tools and light machinery strong hands-on skills and practical engineering judgment
- Experience incorporating AI-assisted tools (e.g. generative design machine learning-based simulation or AI-driven CAD workflows) into the engineering design process to improve efficiency accelerate iteration and optimize product performance
- Proficiency in mathematical modeling of complex mechanical designs and loading conditions including analytical and numerical methods for evaluating stress fatigue pressure and dynamic loads in piping and coupling systems
WHAT SETS YOU APART
- Abaqus experience for FEA
- SolidWorks experience for 3D CAD
- Knowledge and experience with pressure vessels piping fluid control devices and/or pumps
- Familiarity with design optimization and automation via parametric study and scripting (Python)
WHAT WE OFFER
Build A Better Career
- Relocation package offered for this role
- Career development programs and internal promotion pathways we build from within
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
Build A Better Future
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Build A Better You
- Paid time off plans and paid holidays
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption assistance
- Inclusive team-oriented culture where people look out for one another
Build A Better World
Join a company whose products contribute to a safer more sustainable built environment every day.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience qualifications skills and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race gender color religion national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic data or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)
VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership cancellation of the current contract and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
Lets Build a Better World Together.
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