Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer for Pfister Faucets, you will design and develop new products that meet product proposals and design critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements. In this role, you will create prototype models to evaluate new concepts and reduce risk. Understand and use geometric tolerances and statistical process control (SPC) principles while integrating the needs of end users, customer service, and manufacturing to provide optimum designs that exceed competitive offerings. You will also approve the disposition of first piece inspections on new parts as required. At times, you may serve as Program/Project Leader for technical development projects.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesExecutes engineering activities for multiple projects and prioritizes work to align with business and department goals. Designs components and/or sub-assemblies using Pro-Engineer.Uses analytic software and/or prototyping to demonstrate product feasibility with more complex designs and a higher level of efficiency.Advanced understanding of GD&T. Conducts tolerance analysis of multi-part assemblies.Is proficient in creating cost estimates for new products.As a team leader, works with suppliers and/or manufacturing to develop new or enhance existing components and assemblies.Writes test procedures and test plans and works with lab technicians to develop testing fixtures as needed.Develops and maintains accurate and complete engineering documentation, i.e. design layouts, BOM, detail and assembly drawings.Evaluates and executes engineering change documents as required.Provides optimized designs that incorporate knowledge of customer service requirements, end user needs, and manufacturing requirements while exceeding competitive offerings.Creates project timelines for the entire scope of a project.Can write patent disclosures and identify the novel design features.Advanced understanding of DFMEA and design review processes.Education and Experience Profile5+ years of experience required, preferably in a high-volume consumer products industry.Experience in designing parts that use screw machining, injection molding, die casting, stamping, and forging processes preferred.Experience working with suppliers in Asia is a plus.Experience working in plumbing or fluid delivery fields is a plus.Required SkillsOwns product design integrity. Understands and drives product development processes, practices, and standards.Sound knowledge of design practices and principles, including engineering mathematics and computation, CAD/CAE tools, GD&T, and technical report writing.Effectively aligns and balances engineering goals to cross-functional, global, and business unit goals and priorities.Creates, owns and adheres to schedule and budget for assigned projects.Understands impact of product design to overall business objectives and strategies.Encourages networking between appropriate associates and suppliers.Has the ability to lead a team in product development or process/system innovation.Strong knowledge and use of analytical software (e.g. Pro-Mechanical); may evaluate and select analytical software for technical area.Working conditions are normal for an office environment.Hybrid work in office 3 days/week.Up to 20% domestic and international travel.Pay Range: $93,987-$137,848.This "base salary range" is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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