Product Engineer

Description

Product Engineer – Richards Industrials

Location:              Cincinnati, Ohio

Reports to:          Director of Engineering and Quality

Company Profile

Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products, known by our customers for high quality products, great customer service, and fast & reliable deliveries.  Our products are marketed under a series of distinct brands, each of which is used in unique applications that require precise technical attributes.  The company serves a range of end markets, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and various industrial segments. 

The company has two locations, Cincinnati OH and Fletcher NC, and a global headcount of 190.  Equipped with an experienced, passionate team, Richards focuses on driving profitable growth through operational excellence, opening new channels to market, and investing in new products. 

Richards has four Core Values:

• Empowerment – Employees are our most valuable asset
• Collaboration – Together we achieve more
• Pioneering Spirit – Curiosity and innovation are our driving forces
• Service Mindset – Never stop advocating for the Customer

And our purpose is to solve tomorrow’s demanding fluid control problems, today. 

 The Position  

Product Engineer 

We seek a high-energy Engineer with strong design and manufacturing experience to help us fuel aggressive growth and new product development.  The Product Engineer will have primary day-to-day responsibility for providing technical support and direction for existing product lines, identifying and improving performance, manufacturability, and cost of product line, and the design and development of new products and features.  The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who embodies our Core Values of empowerment, collaboration, pioneering spirit, and service mindset.  They will thrive in cross-functional teams, valuing diverse perspectives.  They will be an innovation driver that embraces new technology and Value Analysis / Value Engineering concepts to push boundaries and set new industry standards.   

Duties and Responsibilities  

Engineering

• Lead the upgrade of existing products to meet market or manufacturing requirements. 
• Lead and direct Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) effort
• Generate design concepts and perform/supervise the design development, testing and introduction of new product features and special options, including liaison with manufacturing, purchasing, sales and marketing. Oversee the evaluation and testing of competitive products. 
• Troubleshooting mechanical design issues during new product development and production.  
• Model parts and assemblies when needed for new features and options. 
• Develop Engineering standards, specifications, and procedures. 
• Provide technical support and any other guidance required to Operations, Design Engineers, CAD operators, and technicians in the performance of the above duties. 
• Support inside sales. 
• Attend professional organization meetings (i.e., ASME) and/be involved with professional organizations that are applicable to a product line.  
• Support manufacturing and marketing in the resolution of shop and customer problems. 
• Advise and support sales and customers in the selection and application of products. 
• Assist and support sales in the generation of sales literature and I&M procedures. 
• Support Materials Department in the selection of vendors and purchased components. 

Education/Experience Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.   
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on valve design and development. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and managing project timelines and budgets. 
• Proven ability to innovate, problem-solve, and optimize product performance. 
• Previous experience in with valves or flow control and/or pressure containing products in a manufacturing environment. 
• Relevant certifications or professional memberships (e.g., Professional Engineer licensure) are a plus. 

Professional Qualifications 

• Energy/Energize: Exhibits a high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. 
• Gets Results: Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude. 
• Edge: Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully. 
• Self-Aware/Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback. 
• Adaptable: Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Continuous Improvement mindset. 
• Resourceful: Find ways through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. 
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. 

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability for upgrading existing products or developing new products in response to market needs.   
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to valves and fluid control systems. 
• Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to valves, machined components, and welded hardware. 
• Unquestionable integrity and character.  
• High moral and ethical behavior and strong work ethic. 
• Results-oriented, hands-on engineer with high level of drive, energy, and discipline.  
• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer. 
• Proactive, inquisitive, high-bandwidth, and high scope.  
• Effective strategist who enjoys developing and executing strategy while displaying a “consider it done” mentality.  
• Committed to a culture of Continuous Improvement.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Adobe (full version), MAPICS. 

Why would this role be exciting for me?

• Richards is a profitable, thriving company that’s investing for growth -> Career development is important for us.
• This is an opportunity to join a talented, hard-working engineering team that’s committed to pushing boundaries and achieving technical excellence.
• The opportunity to participate in cutting-edge engineering strategies that drive product development, operational efficiency, and technological advancement.
• We actively contribute to the community through philanthropic initiatives and community service engagements.

Richards Industrials firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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