Sustaining Product Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Lancaster. The role involves maintaining existing products, supporting new development, and working with various teams to optimize product performance. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in engineering tasks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Vacation time

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluids, and combustion.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering design documentation.
• Support Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes.
• Evaluate product design and cost optimizations.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer-assisted engineering software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Company: Burnham Holdings Engineering Company

Burnham Holdings Engineering Company (BHEC) provides engineering services to various Burnham Holdings companies. This integrated structure enhances our ability to continue to aggressively develop new products to meet the changing needs of our commercial and residential customers and supports our extensive base of installed units.

Burnham Holdings, Inc. provides the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry with thermal and interior comfort solutions used in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our group of subsidiaries is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories, including furnaces, radiators, and air conditioning systems. We offer a broad line of high-value, energy efficient products sold under well-established brand names. Products are manufactured at company operated facilities in the East, South, and Midwestern United States.

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team! This position will maintain existing products and supports new product development, as needed by following the essential duties.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM; Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains engineering design documentation for existing products, including bill of material, drawings, instructions, and third-party listing reports.
• Supports Manufacturing of existing products, including process changes and troubleshooting.
• Supports Supply Chain for existing products, including addressing component quality issues, sourcing issues, supplier qualification, and PPAP procurement and evaluation.
• Assists Sales and Marketing, Customer Service, and Tech Services with addressing customer questions and resolving field issues.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on product design and cost optimizations to improve the competitive position of the company.
• Plans and executes laboratory test programs as needed to maintain compliance with third party listing programs, address field issues, evaluate product improvement, and support new product development.
• Procures materials needed to construct prototypes for testing and design evaluation.
• Analyzes test data to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Creates and maintains manuals and instructions following applicable codes, third party requirements, and company guidelines.
• Provides sketches, markups, and direction to design drafters to create fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Analyzes, evaluates, sources, and coordinates the procurement of new materials to support design changes.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provides support to Sales and marketing on product presentation, literature, and other customer support.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from four-year college or university
• 5 years of experience in an engineering role .
• Understanding of engineering principles: heat transfer, fluids, and combustion
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple project tasks and responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months