Sustaining Projects Engineer

Worthington Enterprises; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer HSA contribution

On-site Medical Center

401(K) Match + Employer contribution

Flexible Work Schedule

Quarterly profit sharing

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to manage the lifecycle of consumer products. The role requires expertise in engineering principles, problem-solving, and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks and MS Office. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in product design. Benefits include on-site facilities, health insurance from day one, and a 401(K) match. The successful candidate will drive improvements and support production operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design or product sustaining role.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve production-related issues to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Review and recommend updates to product specifications for enhancements.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures for ongoing support.
• Work with engineering and operations to meet end-user needs.
• Assess and resolve operational issues and incident reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Critically evaluate design implementations.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Communication

Creativity

SolidWorks

MS Office

Multi-Project Capable

Travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Sustaining Engineer in the Consumer Products Group (CPG) focuses on lifecycle management of legacy and newly launched consumer products, including product enhancements, line extensions, cost-out opportunities, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Factory Support, and updating product regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with Product Development (NPD) Engineering, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Brand Teams, and Operations Teams, and aims to maintain quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

General Responsibilities

• Support Production: Address and resolve production-related issues to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
• Product Improvement: Review and recommend updates to product specifications to enhance design, cost, quality, and reliability
• Maintenance and Reliability: Implement preventative maintenance measures and develop processes for ongoing support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, operations, and customer support teams to meet end-user needs and maintain compliance with industry standards
• Incident Resolution: Assess and resolve operational issues and incident reports promptly
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures
• Design Evaluation: Critically evaluate design implementations to ensure optimal manufacturability and performance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Communication: Effective speaking and writing skills for clear communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Creativity: Innovative thinking to improve products and processes
• SolidWorks: Proficiency in using SolidWorks
• MS Office: Proficiency in using MS Office
• Multi-Project Capable: Comfortable handling multiple projects
• Travel: Travel required 30-40% of the time (domestic and international)

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design or product sustaining role

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starts on day one; Employer HSA contribution ($1,000/single or $2,000/family)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

About Us

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive, and grow. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation or assistance during the careers process, please contact [e-mail]. Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life. The Building Products and Consumer Products segments provide solutions across multiple categories. Product brands include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® and others. Founded in 1955, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.