Project Design Engineer Coupling Technology

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Product Development Corporate Engineering Victaulic Global Headquarters Easton PA

Full-Time Corporate Engineering Coupling Technology

This position is onsite at our Global Headquarters in Easton PA.

*Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

*Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Victaulic headquartered in Easton Pennsylvania is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers site owners and contractors. Since 1919 our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks ensuring projects are completed safely on time and within budget. With over 6000 employees spanning 50 locations worldwide our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions made from high quality graded scrap steel promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries supporting some of the worlds most critical and prestigious structures.

Our Coupling Technology team within Corporate Engineering is responsible for developing and maintaining commercially successful Victaulic products and equipment including new and revised products for Victaulic and its subsidiaries.

At Victaulic were committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Lets Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

Were looking for a Project Design Engineer Coupling Technology to join our Corporate Engineering team in Easton this role youll own the development of Victaulic coupling products from concept through market release reporting to the Senior Manager of Coupling Technology Engineering. Youll lead multi-departmental teams through detailed design testing and production working closely with Product Management Marketing Sales and Application Engineering to bring products from idea to reality. This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of Victaulic coupling technology with monthly travel to agencies vendors and manufacturing sites in support of your projects.

• Lead concept development generating design ideas modeling concepts through drawings and hardware and presenting them clearly to stakeholders
• Partner with Product Management Marketing and Sales to refine concepts against customer requirements manufacturing sourcing and quality needs
• Estimate initial design costs and develop alternatives to hit product cost targets
• Prepare and present project and procurement authorizations to management
• Lead a multi-departmental team through detailed design drawing review and approval and vendor selection
• Oversee prototyping testing against requirements and resolution of design and tolerance issues
• Lead design reviews to confirm customer and performance requirements are met
• Develop Engineering Instructions/Procedures/Specifications (EI/EP/ES) as appropriate
• Participate in tooling selection and approve tooling based on sample results
• Support evaluation of pilot production runs and resolve production issues
• Prepare technical literature and train Marketing Sales and Application Engineering on new products
• Support Application Engineering with usage recommendations for existing product technology
• Travel monthly to agencies vendors and manufacturing sites in support of assigned projects
• Contribute new product ideas that differentiate Victaulic from the competition

• BS or MS in an appropriate engineering field
• 510 years of commercially successful product development or related engineering experience
• Proven track record managing multiple successful cross-functional projects from concept through production
• Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to generate design concepts that meet project requirements
• Demonstrated business acumen and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Required experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
• Required proficiency in 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including injection molding casting machining welding and 3D printing
• Familiarity with designing using elastomers plastics composites and metals
• Comfort working hands-on in a laboratory environment with hand tools and light machinery
• Proficiency in mathematical modeling of complex mechanical designs including analytical and numerical methods for evaluating stress fatigue pressure and dynamic loads in piping and coupling systems

• Knowledge and experience with pressure vessels piping fluid control devices and/or pumps
• Experience with Abaqus for FEA and SolidWorks for 3D CAD
• Familiarity with design optimization and automation via parametric study and scripting (Python)
• Experience incorporating AI-assisted tools such as generative design machine learning-based simulation or AI-driven CAD workflows into the engineering design process

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathwayswe build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You

• Paid time off holidays and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating for this role
• Inclusive team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer more sustainable built environment every day.

The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience qualifications skills and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B TN or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race gender color religion national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic data or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership cancellation of the current contract and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Lets Build a Better World Together.

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