Mechanical Engineer, Value Engineering
Description
Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!
We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:
- A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.
Ready to join a team that makes a difference?
- Lead value engineering projects from concept through commercialization.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering, product design, and production teams to improve material utilization in manufacturing.
- Collaborate with product management to benchmark competitor products, apply value engineering methods, and propose alternative design concepts.
- Interpret and apply ASTM and ICC specifications to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Actively support funnel-building activities.
- Develop design concepts, create detailed drawings, build prototypes, and validate changes internally and with key customers.
- Prepare test plans and design or build test equipment as needed.
- Conduct FEA on new and existing products, interpret results, and provide design improvement guidance.
- Conduct validation testing in the lab, on the production floor, and at installation sites.
- Collect and analyze test data, draw conclusions, and prepare test reports.
- Use Daily Management tools to track and report project progress.
- Apply GD&T principles to engineering drawings and maintain accurate design change records.
- Maintain and update BOMs and validation documentation.
- Work with suppliers to resolve DFM issues and maintain supplier quality throughout the change process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support smooth project execution and implementation.
- Other Tasks as may be assigned
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSIITON.
What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 1-3+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 1+ year of experience. Internships in an engineering position will substitute for work experience.
- Experience applying value engineering methods to product design updates, cost reduction initiatives, and alternative design concepts.
- Proficiency with 2D drawings, 3D modeling (SolidWorks preferred), PDM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, and related design tools.
- Design experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, casting, part design, mechanism design, and related manufacturing processes.
- Experience with FEA modeling, hand calculations, handbook methods, failure mode analysis, and testing methods used to quantify margin to failure.
- Ability to develop test procedures, conduct functional testing, interpret results, and correlate findings with product performance.
- Strong hands-on technical ability with a creative, out-of-the-box approach to solving unfamiliar problems.
- Self-directed, determined, and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
- Team-oriented with effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across the company.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, escalate risks, and overcome roadblocks.
- Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, including spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.
Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA plans available
- 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
- Paid Time Off – 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one
- Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one
- Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy-up options
Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.
Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.
Some Important Information for you:
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer, Value Engineering
Location: Lindon Utah On-Site work only
The submission of your resume will expedite the review of your information.