Senior Product Engineer

Wilo USA; Cedarburg, Rosemont (WI, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilo USA is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to design, develop, and implement pump systems and components with focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will lead cross-functional efforts across Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, driving successful product launches and engineering changes while mentoring the team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of design or product engineering experience in pumps or rotating equipment.
• Experience with SolidWorks and ANSYS for design validation and drawings.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop pump components, assemblies, and systems to meet performance and manufacturability goals.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to support launches and issue resolution.
• Provide technical leadership for New Product Development and Value Engineering projects; lead design reviews.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate design feasibility and drive engineering changes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in engineering processes and tools.
• Facilitate clear communication within the team and across departments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

SAP

Job description

Wilo USA LLC is a subsidiary of Wilo SE, which is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Wilo is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps & pump systems for heating, cooling & air-conditioning solutions, water supply, and sewage & drainage.

Wilo USA acquired Weil Pump and Scot Pump in 2017, American-Marsh Pumps in 2019 and QuantumFlo in October 2021, Plad in 2023 and HydroServe in 2023.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Product Engineer, where you will design, develop, and implement innovative solutions. You will drive project success and participate in a collaborative environment that encourages growth, creativity, and technical excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Design and develop pump components, assemblies, and systems to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations, to support product launches, resolve technical issues, and improve product performance.

Provide technical leadership for New Product Development and Value Engineering project teams. Lead design reviews, mentor engineering team members, resolve field or product issues, and influence product road maps.

Partner with suppliers and internal operations teams to evaluate design feasibility, support sourcing decisions, address manufacturability concerns, and drive timely implementation of engineering changes.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in engineering processes, tools, and technologies.

Facilitate clear and effective communication within the team and across departments.

Ensure engineering projects and products comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s degree is a plus
• 7+ years of design or product engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing pumps, rotating equipment, or centrifugal machinery, including hydraulic layouts, mechanical components, assemblies, materials, tolerances, and manufacturability considerations.
• Proficiency with engineering software tools such as SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings, ANSYS or similar simulation tools for design validation.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for BOM management, engineering changes, and product data control.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles and project management methodologies.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.