Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

Sustain Mechanical Engineer - Strauss Water

Key Responsibilities:

Full technical ownership of assigned product lines throughout their lifecycle, serving as the senior engineering authority for sustaining activities
Lead mechanical design changes in existing multidisciplinary products to improve quality, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and customer experience
Drive cost-reduction initiatives (VAVE / Cost Down) through redesign of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Lead and execute root cause analysis (RCA) for field failures and production issues, defining and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Provide ongoing engineering support to manufacturing lines and service organizations, including hands-on troubleshooting and design optimization.
Design and develop jigs, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing tools for assembly lines and validation processes
Manage engineering changes with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, including plastics, injection molds, CNC machining, sheet metal, piping, and turnkey electromechanical assemblies
Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) processes for new parts, tools, and suppliers, including qualification and approval activities

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – mandatory. M.Sc. – advantage
7+ years of engineering experience in multidisciplinary products within mass production environments
4+ years of hands-on mechanical design or product development experience
Proven experience with electromechanical systems; preference for consumer products, water systems, fluid handling, heating, or cooling system
Strong background working in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams (mechanics, electronics, software)
Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies, including: Plastic injection molding, Sheet metal, Extrusion, Casting, Machining and assembly processes
Strong experience in Sustain Engineering / Current Product Engineering (CPE)