Product Design Engineer - Valves & Waterworks

About the role

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is looking for a hands-on Product Engineer in Elmira, New York. The role supports the design, development, testing and continuous improvement of valve and waterworks products, combining product development engineering with direct involvement in manufacturing, testing, certification and field support. The engineer manages assigned product lines and acts as the main engineering resource for them.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, part numbers, specifications and product documentation
• Generate customer submittal drawings and process engineering change requests
• Design and revise components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Troubleshoot product and process issues and work with shop floor personnel to assemble, inspect and test products
• Use measuring equipment and 3D scanning/metrology systems for inspection and validation
• Support certification and testing requirements
• Lead product improvement and new product development projects, and investigate field, quality and manufacturing issues

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and inspection equipment
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Preferred: experience with valves, hydrants, waterworks or fire protection products, and knowledge of AWWA, UL, FM, NFPA, USC standards

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Preferred: GD&T, design for manufacturability, 3D scanning and metrology, product certification support

What we offer

• Salary of $80,480-$99,416
• Prorated vacation in the first year, 12 paid holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, medical, vision and dental plans
• Educational reimbursement after one year