Product Design Engineer I

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. With a market cap of roughly $20 billion, ITT employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

About the role

The Product Design Engineer I provides product design and development support for new and existing products, including product definition, design conceptualization, prototyping support, product validation, product launch activities, and post-launch support. This role works under the guidance of senior engineers and contributes to the development of new products while supporting the efficient manufacture and continuous improvement of existing products.

About ITT and Compact Automation, Turn-Act & Conoflow Brands

ITT’s Westminster facility offers highly engineered, reliable, and innovative solutions with the smallest footprint to force ratio cylinders and robust process control devices for a wide variety of industrial markets globally. The team produces standard and custom actuators and process control devices, including:

• Air Cylinders
• Turn-Act rotary actuators
• Grippers
• Slides
• Guided Cylinders
• Air Springs
• Electric Actuators
• Hydraulic Cylinders
• Custom Actuators
• High Pressure Regulators
• Low Pressure Regulators
• I/P Transducers

With over 100,000 unique custom solutions in the field and no minimum order requirements, ITT’s capabilities include a fully automated anodizing line for quick production of both standard and custom products.

Responsibilities

• Support product development activities for new custom and standard products.
• Work with sales, customers, and engineering staff to define project and product requirements.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and analytical techniques to develop design concepts.
• Create and maintain component and assembly models and drawings in CAD.
• Track and communicate project progress to team members and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of product documentation required for product realization.
• Support product validation activities and document results against requirements.
• Assist in tracking projected costs against budgets and production cost targets.
• Participate in Design FMEA activities.
• Assist in developing product validation plans.
• Conduct or support product validation testing, including coordination of external certifications when applicable.
• Support product design improvements for increased performance, reliability, manufacturability, and functionality.
• Contribute to engineering projects by completing assigned tasks and supporting project schedules and objectives under the direction of senior engineering personnel.
• Provide technical support for product support and maintenance activities.
• Assist with training production personnel on new or revised products.
• Support sales with customer training and application engineering activities.
• Assist in evaluating returned goods and documenting findings.
• Work with production personnel to develop or recommend suitable processes for product assembly, testing, marking, and packaging.
• Support the identification and resolution of manufacturability issues related to mechanical design, drawing interpretation, tolerance analysis, and engineering changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• 0 to 3 years of relevant engineering or product development experience.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in product design, manufacturing, or automation is preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and technical documentation.
• Ability to prepare and maintain engineering documentation with supervision.
• Understanding of engineering terminology, practices, and product development processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401K savings plan.
• Life insurance protection.
• Sickness and accident income protection.
• Generous vacation and holiday program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Tax-free dollars program for health care and dependent care expenses.

Pay

Equal Pay Act Range: $61,200 - $91,400. The salary offered to a candidate is based on experience, qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).