Product Design Engineer (Contract role)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. in Irving, Texas, seeks a Product Design Engineer Contractor to drive the product design process from concept through prototyping and manufacturing.

Collaborate with the LSP Quality & Engineering team and vendors to deliver robust parts. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, 2–5 years in product design or drafting, SolidWorks CAD experience, 2D/3D drawings, and familiarity with manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product design or drafting.
• Plastic part design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the product design process through all phases from conceptualization to prototyping and manufacturing.
• Prepare 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, renderings and supporting documentation; update existing designs for the market.
• Improve engineering design practices and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs and field issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

FEA

2D drawings

3D CAD modeling

Product design

Engineering calculations

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering

Related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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We are seeking a Product Design Engineer Contractor to join our LSP Quality & Engineering team, located in Irving, Texas.

LSP and DANCO (PPG, LLC) are one of the top distributors in the U.S. for plumbing repair and replacement parts. LSP/DANCO sources and distributes parts for virtually every brand of plumbing fixture, including faucets, sinks, tubs and toilets. LSP sources to contractors directly who can order materials to be shipped or picked up at our distribution center. You can find our plumbing products in most major hardware and home improvement stores throughout the U.S. Visit our company’s website at www.lsp.com

Do you have what it takes to work for us?

The Product Design Engineer Contractor is responsible for driving the product design process through all phases of the product lifecycle from conceptualization to prototyping and manufacturing.

Key Duties for the role:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing, production, vendors, customers and marketing including preparation of design layouts, specifications, engineering investigations, calculations, failure and root cause analyses and FEA; providing insight into materials, color specifications, packaging, cost considerations, product lines, product offering and new business opportunities.
• Initiate concepts and create new product designs by preparing 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, renderings, and supporting documentation; able to update and adapt existing products to market.
• Initiate and ensure the continuous improvement of good engineering design, practices and procedures. This includes implementing redesign to improve manufacturing cost and to eliminate potential field problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials or related.
• 2-5 years of prior experience in product design or drafting.
• Plastic part design experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Computer aided drafting experience in SolidWorks with strong working knowledge of mechanical drawings.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and capable of working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Creative problem solving using 2D drawings, 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping and FEA.
• Strong writing skills; experience developing instruction manuals and product documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials and processes.
• Exposure to international manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of the plumbing industry with an inclination to “do it yourself” is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Metallurgy and materials is a plus.
• Ability to explain complex ideas and be comfortable sharing information with all levels, including senior management.

Hybrid Schedule. Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mondays & Fridays WFH).

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, a full suite of benefits, employee development and recognition programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.