SUMMARY:
The role of Sustaining Engineer, within the Consumer Products Group (CPG) will primarily focus on lifecycle management of legacy and newly launched consumer products. This will include product enhancements, line extensions, cost out opportunities, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Factory Support and updating product regulatory requirements. This role works very closely with Product Development (NPD) Engineering, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Brand Teams and Operations Teams. Sustaining Engineers are essential for maintaining the quality and efficiency of products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they remain reliable and cost-effective.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Production: Address and resolve production-related issues to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
Product Improvement: Review and recommend updates to product specifications to enhance design, cost, quality, and reliability
Maintenance and Reliability: Implement preventative maintenance measures and develop processes for ongoing support
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer support teams to meet end-user needs and maintain compliance with industry standards
Incident Resolution: Assess and resolve operational issues and incident reports promptly
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures within the organization
Design Evaluation: Critically evaluate design implementations to ensure optimal manufacturability and performance
Other duties as assigned SKILLS:
Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
Communication: Effective speaking and writing skills for clear communication with teams and stakeholders.
Creativity: Innovative thinking to improve products and processes
Must be proficient using SolidWorks
Must be proficient using MS Office
Must be comfortable working multiple projects
Travel required 30-40% of the time (domestic and international) Education and Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in product design or product sustaining role Why You'll Love Working Here
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution ($1,000/single or $2,000/family)
On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
401(K) Match + Employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)
About Us
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Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.