Product Engineer DE

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MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING

REVISION DATE:04/24/2024

Facilitate the development and/or modification of plumbing products from conceptual design through product life cycle. Monitors vendors and progress toward meeting delivery objectives.

Design and/or develop new products that integrate market research and industry trends, while adhering to applicable codes, standards and cost targets, for global and domestic products

Review designs for ease of assembly and manufacturability and suggest improvements

Evaluate and test prototypes and/or first article samples to ensure quality and performance of finished products. Suggest modifications as necessary

Facilitate engineering changes to existing products, as needed, to: address market needs, enhance quality and/or improve cost

Prepare, review and utilize technical drawings made to existing drafting standards

Assist quality and manufacturing teams to resolve inspection and/or production issues

Manage production part approval process (PPAP)

Identify and evaluate potential new vendors

Coordinate with approved suppliers regarding manufacturing and delivery of components and/or finished goods

Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for new and existing products

Compile and present development progress and details according to prescribed Design Review process

Conduct competitive research to monitor industry trends

Assist in the creation of product support materials such as: packaging, installation/owner manuals, spare part sheets, and specification sheets

Work in accordance with both ISO and TOTO USA, INC. policies and procedures

Complete projects in an effective and efficient manner

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Ceramic.

Three (3) years or more of experience is preferred.

Experience with a 3D CAD package, preferably Solid Works and / or AutoCAD is a plus.

Basic working knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, casting and forging.

Regardless of Position/Title, all employees are expected to provide the highest level of customer service and kindness for the TOTO organization. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.