Sustaining Engineer: Fluid-Handling Product Improvements

OPW Global; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

OPW is seeking a Sustaining Engineer at the Hamilton, OH facility to support a diverse line of fluid transfer products. You will lead root cause analyses, implement product improvements, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires a BS Mechanical Engineering, 3–5+ years in sustaining or manufacturing support, proficiency with Creo/Windchill, ERP systems, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• 3–5+ years in sustaining engineering, manufacturing support, or product engineering.
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations and drive product improvements in a team environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software (Creo and Windchill preferred).
• Experience with engineering change process and ERP systems (creating and updating item masters and bills of material).
• Familiarity with industry standards and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Position is based in the Knappco facility in Hamilton, OH.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory change process for impacts to rail products manufactured in Hamilton and lead or support efforts to incorporate changes into production processes, documentation, and electronic systems.
• Perform forensic examination of rail products to understand root causes of performance issues requested by customers or regulatory authorities; propose corrective actions and oversee implementation, including travel as needed.
• Support quality during audits to ensure compliance with AAR certification requirements.
• Interface with design engineering and operations teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to provide frontline technical support of products manufactured in Hamilton.
• Implement product enhancements and productivity improvement initiatives identified by leadership.
• Manage engineering change processes, document improvements, and update technical documentation (BoM, drawings, etc.).
• Assist design engineering with transferring new products from development to manufacturing floor.
• Provide engineering support to customer service and sales teams on escalated technical inquiries.
• Other activities as needed.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

ERP systems

Job description

OPW is seeking a Sustaining Engineer at the Hamilton, OH facility to support a diverse line of fluid transfer products. You will lead root cause analyses, implement product improvements, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires a BS Mechanical Engineering, 3–5+ years in sustaining or manufacturing support, proficiency with Creo/Windchill, ERP systems, and travel up to 10%.