Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer

Job Code: 4004

Department: 080301 - DE Sanitaryware/080302 - DE Faucet

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Product Engineer/Asst. Director, Product Plannings

Salary Grade: TBD

Job Class/Level: Intermediate/Professional

Last Updated: 8/11/2026

Position Summary:

Facilitates the development and modification of plumbing products from conceptual design through the product life cycle. Monitors vendors and product development progress to support established delivery objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop new products incorporating market research, competitive research, and industry trends while adhering to applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and cost targets for domestic and global products.
• Review product and component designs for ease of assembly and manufacturability; identify potential design or production concerns and recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Evaluate and test prototypes and first-article samples to verify product quality and performance; analyze results and recommend design or product modifications as necessary.
• Facilitate engineering changes to existing products to address market needs, enhance product quality or performance, resolve identified issues, and improve cost.
• Prepare, review, interpret, and maintain technical drawings in accordance with established drafting standards and engineering requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve product inspection and production issues and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including coordinating applicable documentation, samples, testing, and approvals to support production readiness.
• Evaluate the technical and manufacturing capabilities of potential vendors and coordinate with approved suppliers regarding manufacturing requirements and the production and delivery of components and finished products.
• Create, review, and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products throughout the product development and change process.
• Compile and present product development progress, technical information, test results, and other relevant details in accordance with the established Design Review process.
• Provide engineering support for product documentation and support materials, including packaging, installation and owner manuals, spare-parts sheets, and specification sheets, to help ensure technical accuracy and consistency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, and forging.
• Proficiency in Japanese, Chinese, or Vietnamese is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Ceramic Engineering
• 3 - 5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Alternatively, a combination of college-level coursework, substantial relevant engineering experience, and proficiency in Japanese, Chinese, or Vietnamese may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Combination of office, engineering/testing, and manufacturing environments.
• Position may require exposure to manufacturing areas with moving equipment, noise, dust, and other conditions associated with production operations.
• Occasional travel may be required to supplier, vendor, manufacturing, or other business locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, including use of engineering and CAD software.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of time while working in manufacturing, testing, or supplier environments.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, inspect, and evaluate product components, prototypes, samples, and testing materials.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move product samples, components, and testing materials as needed.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review technical drawings, inspect product components and samples, and perform computer-based engineering work.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.