Project Engineer - CPE

Overview

Be a Part of Something that Matters. At Viking, we’re not just building fire protection equipment – we’re building peace of mind. Our products help protect lives and property around the world, and we take that responsibility seriously. With over 100 years of experience and a reputation for doing things the right way, we’re driven by our values: innovation, integrity, and a deep commitment to safety.

This position is responsible for developing creative solutions for customer fire protection challenges. The primary function is the design, development, and continual improvement of components, specifications, and systems in the Viking product line.

• Develop familiarity with products and manufacturing processes across the Viking portfolio including Sprinklers, Valves, Special Hazards (Foams and Gases), Detection and CPVC products.
• Analyze assigned projects for risks and develop plans to mitigate throughout development process. Support DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan activities.
• Lead projects using defined project management tools and ISO process. Manage projects to scope, on time, and within budget requirements.
• Utilize engineering tools, advanced technologies, and external resources, if required, to develop solutions which meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Supplier and Manufacturing Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering counterparts during all stages of projects to achieve product designs and solutions capable of manufacture.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications to ensure predictable assembly and performance to design intentions, utilizing GD&T and Viking engineering standard practices.
• Communicate with customers and project stakeholders to ensure design targets are understood, status is conveyed, roadblocks are mitigated, and any changes in scope are evaluated throughout the project.
• Lead activity with approval laboratories to ensure timely completion of projects with goal of 100% First Pass Yield.
• Ensure compliance by maintaining working knowledge of approval standards, company manuals, and other test literature.
• Design, adapt and develop internal test methods, procedures, and test equipment to simulate approval lab and external customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing data as required to benchmark for future products, to ensure continued performance to design intent, and assess product lines for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure documentation of project activity throughout the project, including project logs, reports, test procedures, lab work orders, laboratory test requests, material requisitions, purchase order requirements, bill of materials, and engineering change requests.
• Follow safety protocols while operating machines and other equipment within R&D Lab, and ensure equipment, testing and lab work areas maintain a high level of cleanliness.
• Operate test and inspection equipment as needed, including but not limited to Comparator, Contracer, Calipers, Thread Gages, Instron, Hydrostatic and Leakage test equipment.
• Own product engineering change implementation from initiation through closure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• High level of analytical ability. Proven history of problem‑solving skills required.
• 3‑7 years experience in product design and development.
• Practical application of GD&T, datum dimensioning and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred, including CNC machining, die casting, forging, stamping and automated assembly.
• Demonstrated teamwork, project management, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Solid Works or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic FEA and experience analyzing output.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Wholesale Building Materials

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI