Senior Product Development Engineer

RiseMe; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Dental, medical, vision, disability

Paid holidays, personal time, vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Watlow is a global leader in thermal products and systems. We are seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to design, develop, and support products for Nuclear, Aerospace and Defense applications.

You will review specifications, lead projects, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards while collaborating with customers and suppliers. The role requires strong thermodynamics, electrical and mechanical knowledge, CAD skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience in regulated markets with requirements to specs and standards.
• Understanding of thermo-, electrical-, and mechanical principles.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and reading technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and design/develop products to meet needs.
• Support products through fabrication and improve design and fabrication processes.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards for regulated markets.
• Lead projects from proposal to delivery with frequent supplier and customer interaction.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Electrical theory

Mechanical theory

Reading specifications

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Team-based collaboration

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Overview of Role

As a Senior Product Development Engineer at our Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, MO, you will perform engineering, design and support activities for our products that serve our Regulated Markets business, including Nuclear, Aerospace and Defense heaters, sensors, cables and controls. If you are detailed oriented, enjoy working with a wide range of partners (customers, other Watlow team members, vendors) and have an interest in the applications surrounding Nuclear power generation, Aerospace and Defense, this may be the job you have been looking for!

Your Key Responsibilities will include

The Senior Product Development Engineer will be responsible for reviewing customer specifications, designing/developing products to meet customer needs, supporting products through fabrication, continuously improving both the product design and fabrication processes (through product design/engineering related activities) and ensuring compliance with the various Codes and Standards that govern these regulated markets. The individual will be part of a cohesive team, while leading projects from the initial proposal stage through the delivery to the customer, with frequent interaction with suppliers, internal customers and external customers.

Qualifications

Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience working with products in a regulated market, with active participation in ensuring requirements to specifications and standards are upheld
• Demonstrated understanding of basic Thermodynamics, Electrical, and Mechanical theories.
• Demonstrated process oriented mindset, with attention to detail within his/her work product
• Demonstrated understanding of troubleshooting techniques, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to read and analyze technical specifications, and apply the requirements therein to his/her work product and overall processes
• Perform mental tasks such as critical decision making, organizing many topics, prioritizing work to align with business objectives and exercising good judgement.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and technical presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with a solid modelling CAD system
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects of varying size and scope.
• Proactive team player with a desire to build effective working relationships.
• Customer facing communication and presentation skills.

Additional success factors

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with industrial electric heating
• Experience in design/engineering using ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, NQA-1 or similar codes/standards OR equivalent experience (5-8 years) in the design/development of products using ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, NQA-1 or similar codes/standards.
• Experience or knowledge of AS9100
• Demonstrated experience with Solidworks.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].