Sustaining Engineer

Overview

S.R. Smith is looking for a Sustaining Engineer to join our team at the Bulkheads office in Arlington, WA.

The Sustaining Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes and supports the engineering function by analyzing designs for manufacturing and assembly. Performs cost estimating, prepares bill of materials and plans and justifies capital equipment. Will also test and evaluate existing products for design and manufacturing improvements. Additionally, you will:

• Develop conceptual and detailed product designs to meet product specifications. Investigate design factors such as function, materials, performance, and cost. Prepare project plans to ensure projects meet cost and schedule goals. Review product designs using analytical and investigative methods to ensure product requirements and specifications are met.
• Prepare quoting documentation (CAD drawings and cost quotes) for various custom product lines.
• Document manufacturing processes. Create and manager manufacturing work instructions.
• Create 3D models and related 2D CAD drawings for engineering and manufacturing. Review and correct drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards and procedures.
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient productions methods.
• Analyze and plan workspace requirements and workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Design and perform product testing and analysis as needed.
• Perform quality assurance functions as needed to ensure high levels of quality in manufacturing.
• Review, write, and edit reports, assembly, and user instructions, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. and provide recommendations to conclusions, to engineering staff and customers.
• Utilize ERP system to create part numbers and bills of materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of engineering work experience.
• Experience on value improvement of consumer products.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail, and ERP systems.
• Proficient mechanical design skills using CAD software (Solid Works andAutoDesk)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of accomplished projects with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in engineering

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands:
Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles…