Mechanical Engineer II

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US Valve is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Mechanical Engineer II to join our Engineering team. We manufacture high-performance check valves assembled in our Linthicum, MD facility, serving critical applications across industrial, commercial, and specialty markets. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a cross‑functional environment and is passionate about improving systems, supporting internal stakeholders, and driving quality.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key contributor to our QMS, production and purchasing support, and special engineering projects. This position is scoped for someone with leadership potential, capable of growing into a future leadership role.

Own the Product Lifecycle Management of multiple product lines, across three brands of check valves. Initiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Together with internal stakeholders work to implement ECOs. Ensure traceability and compliance of all engineering changes. Own the Product Document Management (PDM); together with the Engineering team and external contractors ensure all product documentation needed to support sourcing and operations are indexed, revised, and updated.

Implement and maintain PDM systems to ensure stakeholders can reliably access current and accurate design and product data. Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and specifications. Own the creation and maintenance of product data within ERP system including item record setup, item record maintenance, BOM setup, BOM updates, and obsolescence management.

Lead multi‑level engineering projects involving cross‑functional teams, complex product change efforts, product production readiness initiatives, compliance/regulatory projects, and research and development undertakings. Develop and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and technical reviews. Coordinate resources, manage risks, and ensure timely execution of project milestones. Lead or support initiatives such as new sourcing and supplier qualification.

Act as the document administrator of the QMS document control system. Coordinate with external consultants to schedule and support audits. Guide departments on creation and maintenance of QMS documents to support their disciplines. Support internal audit readiness and lead corrective action implementation. Develop and maintain processes and records to support regulatory approvals including NSF, PED, CRN, national codes, and/or military specifications.

Provide technical support to Purchasing, including drawings and assisting with vendor technical inquiries. Support Production with BOM accuracy, work instructions, and troubleshooting efforts. Respond to engineering‑related questions from internal stakeholders including production, quality, and supply chain teams. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve part and process issues. Provide engineering input during customer discussions and proposal development.

Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and the broader Engineering team to translate customer requirements into technical solutions to market demand. Execute iterative design changes to improve existing products. Support new product development efforts by participating in concept generation, prototyping, testing, and validation activities. Support manufacturability, testability, and serviceability improvements. Perform…