Product Development Engineer

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Thank you for exploring a career with NCH Corporation, an international company where we work in small teams that have a direct impact on success. We’re seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to lead the product design and creation of new, innovative equipment – through design and manufacturing to product launch – for NCH’s chemical and biological businesses. This person works on the Global Engineering team with a diverse group of engineers and R&D scientists to create novel equipment for biological, water treatment, lubricant and parts washing businesses. If you’re seeking a challenging, hands-on opportunity in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Product Development Engineer could be a match for you!

A little about us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let’s start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better.

NCH Corporation is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

• About NCH and our history
• Our products and solutions
• NCH brands and divisions

Culture and benefits

We’re a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you’d never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job – it’s an extension of your life and family – and we’re committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it’s essential to how we thrive. And that’s speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support, flexible hours)
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, treadmill conference room, planned activities, walking trail)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you so far, keep reading.

A little about you

You are an experienced engineer. You have a bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline and more than five years of experience designing and developing industrial products and equipment. Alongside that, you have manufacturing experience and preferred experience with/knowledge of: systems engineering and requirements management; component sizing and selection, bioengineering; chemisty; various manufacturing and assembly methods (injection molding, blown films, sheet metal, coatings, heat sealing); ISO-9000, GMP and GLP; and 3D printing.

You have comprehensive knowledge of applicable software. You are proficient with SolidWorks/3D CAD software, as well as with essential Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project, Visio). Through your experience, you have been exposed to a variety of tools related to engineering and product development and can pick up new systems quickly.

You have launched products. You are innovative, creative and like to build. More than that, you have successfully launched new products in the past. You have product development experience in manufacturing and in regulated applications (e.g. medical devices, food hygiene, etc.). You are qualified in product requirement documents, design for manufacturing, design for six sigma, design for reliability and design for sustainability.

You are an excellent project manager. You know what it takes to bring a project to life, from scoping and planning, to cost, quality and risk analysis. Not only that, but you can independently manage and execute projects to achieve business objectives and successfully launch new products.

You are detail oriented. You have strong organizational skills and can work on multiple projects concurrently. You can do all of this while still keeping your ducks in a row and not missing details. Multiple moving parts and pieces (and projects) do not stress you out.

You are a comfortable, confident communicator. This means you can clearly explain and share complex ideas and information with stakeholders at all levels, from sales to senior management to external vendors, whether in written or verbal form. You have experience working with diverse teams and vendors, successfully supporting and launching products.

You like to lead. You have experience working in cross-functional teams and enjoy bringing together diverse skills and personalities to innovate, create and launch new products. You take ownership and will happily raise your hand to get the job done.

You are adaptable. You are willing to travel approximately 15% and are able to lift up to 65 pounds when required for the job.

Day-to-day work examples

We support growth, opportunity and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you’re not challenged and growing, neither are we. For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing:

• Generate new product ideas and equipment, and see through development from design and manufacturing to product launch.
• Serve as the team leader on engineered product development and launch teams.
• Generate SolidWorks CAD models and drawings, functionality studies, product profiles, product specifications, etc.
• Develop test methods and conduct testing, data analysis and evaluation to determine or prove performance and reliability or understand quality issues.
• Build functional prototypes that accurately demonstrate engineering intent (engineering areas: manufacturing, mechanical, design, industrial, mechatronics).
• Support technical development of large or small projects that contribute to innovation, growth objectives and/or value engineered products to improve benefits compared to cost.
• Interface with the R&D teams, existing manufacturing sites, existing vendors and potential new vendors to support existing products and/or develop and launch new products.
• Develop a scope and plan for a new project, as well as conduct resource and cost analysis.
• Function within all quality systems and regulations.

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.