R&D Lead Systems Architect

Delta Faucet Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture & inclusion

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company is seeking an experienced R&D Lead System Architect to drive exploration, research, and development of new technologies. You will influence business strategy by delivering innovative products and working with a broad technical team.

In this role, you will lead design and prototyping efforts, manage large-scale projects, and collaborate with internal and external partners to meet consumer needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of design and/or systems engineering experience in a technical capacity.
• Experience with computer aided design and analysis tools; Creo preferred.
• Familiarity with prototyping processes including 3D printing and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, machining, stamping, and assembly.
• Experience with cost modeling and Quality Management Systems, DFMEA, GD&T, and Design of Experiments.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the Innovation Pipeline including ideation, exploration, and definition.
• Lead design and development of groundbreaking products and systems.
• Define and execute plans for large-scale projects with complex requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to transfer technology and scale prototypes to production.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards and stay up to date on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Six Sigma

IP development

Product development processes

Electromechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

3D printing

Injection molding

Casting

Machining

Stamping

Assembly

Cost modeling tools

DFMEA

GD&T

Design of Experiments

Job description

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your Role at Delta Faucet

We are committed to creating new value through unique water experiences and are seeking to hire the best individual for the R&D Lead System Architect. This role will work with other members of the technical innovation team to develop innovative products and services. Starting with deep consumer and installer understanding, this role must drive the exploration, research, and development of new technologies and capabilities to support the realization of the business vision and strategy. This role has a significant influence on the business’s future success.

Specifically, this person will

Participate in a culture of continuous learning. Demonstrate agile, flexible, and autonomous innovative exploration, even if outside their area of expertise. Support and develop vital processes to facilitate technical exploration, scouting, and testing. Work with and help seek out partners for internal and external business and strategy leads to ensure the technical capabilities are in alignment to deliver business goals. Maintain curiosity, objectivity, and discipline during the process of development and take responsibility for the quality of the outcome.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the Innovation Pipeline including ideation, exploration, and definition.
• Seek out and maintain relationships with individuals in other development and sustaining areas of the business to ensure consistency and facilitate information transfer.
• Help create new decision maker solutions through the development of products and systems.
• Responsibilities include designing and iterating groundbreaking products and services, developing new technologies to enable business opportunities, and working with outside vendors to facilitate efforts.
• Work with external and internal entities on interpretation of codes and standards and remain up to date on existing internal and external standards.
• Lead the selection of components, materials and processes that enable solutions.
• Define and execute plans to implement large scale complicated projects that will often have conflicting requirements and significant undefined parameters.
• Take on design responsibility for new products and platforms and help disseminate new learnings to the rest of the organization.
• Work closely with other technicians and engineers to build prototypes, develop specifications, and facilitate technology transfers.
• Work closely with marketing and brand representatives to interrupt, refine, and improve product specifications to maximum consumer benefit and minimize cost and time to market.
• Participate and grow external innovation partnerships to augment learning and expedite market tests, including help defining when to build, borrow, or buy new capabilities.

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field 10+ years of design and/or systems engineering experience in a technical capacity.
• Need to be able to confidently interact with experienced peers and have the background to make informed decisions.
• Experience with challenging projects and familiarity with product development processes.
• Must have experience in multiple aspects of design and execution. Patent inventorship, published scientific work, and/or IP development experience is a plus.
• Experience with computer aided design and analysis tools, Creo preferred.
• Familiarity with various prototyping processes, including 3D printing, and production manufacturing, including injection molding, casting, machining, stamping, and assembly.
• Experience with cost modeling.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, DFMEA, GD&T, and Design of Experiments.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or similar systems a plus.
• Willingness to stretch into different disciplines, including material science and electromechanical design, and the specification of electronics/firmware design.
• Experience with regulatory constraints, including codes, standards (external and internal), and legal regulations.
• Ability to assist in marketing claim development is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with a broad multi-functional teams with diverse skills.
• Able to support multiple complex projects at one time and prioritize work and resources according to potential impact.

Why Join Us?

At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth.

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $103,700.00 - $163,020.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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