Product Design Engineer

ITT Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. seeks a Product Design Engineer to design and develop composite and metallic structures, ducting, thermal control, acoustics, and heater systems for diverse applications.

You will generate concepts, tooling designs, drawings, and BOMs, lead project progress, and present at technical reviews, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years in design and development.
• Strong CAD modeling and engineering drawing abilities.
• Experience with composite, elastomer, and metal components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project goals with engineering leadership, finance, QA, and production teams.
• Develop designs, data, specs, processes, and reports through the product development cycle.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD and GD&T practices.
• Design tooling/fixtures to enable production of designs.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure progress on projects.

Skills

CAD modeling

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies:

A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies:

A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:

A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

As a Product Design Engineer, you are an integral part of the ECS Product Team. You directly participate in projects involving the design and development of composite and metallic structures, ducting, fluid and thermal control systems, acoustic control, and a variety of stand‑alone and integrated heaters for numerous applications.

You generate product concepts and designs, tooling designs, drawings, and Parts Lists based on customer data, loads, performance requirements, material applicability and environmental constraint. You lead and ensure the progress of assigned projects; develop designs, data, specifications, processes, and reports throughout the product development process; and present at technical reviews.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support project goals and tasks in collaboration with engineering leadership, finance, ME, quality, testing, program management, and production support functions.
• Work seamlessly with other departments to develop prototypes and products that can be transitioned to production.
• Perform design and analysis to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Design tooling and fixtures as needed to produce designs consistently and economically.
• Support resolution of technical problems in the lab or in the production line.
• Support evaluation and resolution of escapes and field issues reported by customers.
• Generate parts lists and digital bills of material — including sub‑assemblies, fasteners, tooling, and hardware — accurately based on design requirements.
• Develop procedures for parts and systems, such as Acceptance Test Procedures, Qualification Test Procedures and Reports, Qualification by Analysis & Similarity Reports, etc.
• Generate 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies using both ANSI and ASME Y14 geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and other best practices

Position Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent field with 3+ years of experience in an engineering design and development environment.
• Ample experience with design of mechanical components/systems is required. Experience designing products made of advanced composites, elastomers, and metals (e.g., ECS components, ducts, multi-layer panels) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace composite and metal manufacturing methods and best practices is preferred.
• A self‑driven individual with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Able and willing to methodically share knowledge with other team members.
• Proficient in CAD modeling and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and/or Catia.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Capabilities

• Experience with project engineering and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO‑160 and/or MIL‑STD‑810 environmental testing standards.
• Ability to define test plans, write test procedures, and lead development and qualification testing.
• Experience with stress analysis and simulations (Ansys preferred).
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay‑for‑performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long‑term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective‑bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary range is $88,800 to $132,600, plus benefits and incentives.