R&D Lead Systems Architect

masco; United States; In loco; USD 140.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Delta Faucet Company is seeking an R&D Lead System Architect to drive innovation in water-based products and services. You will shape technology strategies, guide cross-functional teams, and lead design decisions across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes agile exploration, supplier collaboration, and rigorous standards compliance. With 10+ years in design or systems engineering, you will oversee complex projects, mentor engineers, and ensure timely market-ready solutions while balancing

Competenze

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of design and/or systems engineering experience.
• Experience with product development processes and challenging projects.
• Experience with multiple aspects of design and execution; IP development a plus.
• Experience with CAD/analysis tools; Creo preferred.
• Familiarity with prototyping (3D printing) and production methods (injection molding, etc.).
• Experience with regulatory constraints, codes and standards.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Mansioni

• Participate in the Innovation Pipeline including ideation, exploration, and definition.
• Maintain relationships with other development and sustaining areas.
• Help create new decision maker solutions through product and system development.
• Design and iterate groundbreaking products and services; develop new technologies.
• Work with outside vendors to facilitate efforts.
• Interpret codes and standards; stay current on internal and external standards.
• Lead selection of components, materials and processes.
• Define and execute plans to implement large-scale projects with conflicting requirements.
• Take design responsibility for new products and platforms and share learnings.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to build prototypes and transfer tech.
• Work with marketing to refine specs for consumer benefit and cost/time to market.
• Grow external innovation partnerships and define make/buy decisions.

Conoscenze

IP development

Patent inventorship

Regulatory compliance

Cost modeling

3D printing

DOE (Design of Experiments)

DFMEA

GD&T

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Strumenti

Creo CAD

Descrizione del lavoro

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