Product Development Engineer

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) innovates with customers to help feed and enhance the world by designing, delivering and servicing high value solutions at the heart of growing and sustaining our diverse communities. The company's product offering is concentrated in rotating, actuating and hydraulic technologies, as well as automated process systems, into food and beverage, industrial and power and energy markets. SPX FLOW has approximately $2 billion in annual revenues with operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 150 countries.

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing new products for our company. They will ensure that the products meet customer requirements and adhere to industry standards. The engineer will collaborate with other teams including marketing, sales, and production to ensure that the product meets all designated requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop new products according to company requirements.


• Create test plans and conduct testing of prototype products.


• Ensure that the products meet all necessary standards and regulations.


• Collaborate with other teams including marketing, sales, and production.


• Maintain accurate and detailed records of product development.


• Continuously test and evaluate products to ensure quality and functionality.


• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in the product development process.


• Ensure that all products are launched according to the set timeline.


• Keep up to date with industry trends and standards to ensure that the products are competitive.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ experience as a product development engineer.


• Experience working in a team and collaborating across departments.

SKILLS

• Good understanding of the product development process.


• Ability to create technical drawings and schematics.


• High attention to detail and ability to think critically.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.


• Strong problem-solving skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and or client-side workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

Communication:  Obtains consensus and collaboration across geographies and different functions; communicates well with all levels of management and staff; establishes productive relationships with end users; treats all individuals with fairness and respect; demonstrates sensitivity for cultural and gender differences; inspires others; maintains high standards of personal integrity



Drive for results:  Proactively gets things done; balances "analysis" with "doing"; commits to achieving organizational goals



Teamwork:  Collaborates with the master data team and global end users; acknowledges others' contributions; works effectively with individuals of different cultures and genders; seeks help as needed; resolves differences across organizational and geographic boundaries; demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally

Learning and knowledge sharing:  Generates and shares new ideas; challenges status quo; builds partnerships with end users to increase organizational master data competency



Analytical thinking and decisive judgment:  Analyzes issues and problems systematically; gathers broad and balanced input on issues; draws sound, well-supported conclusions and translates those into timely decisions and actions

Creativity:  Develops and implements innovative and industry leading concepts in all facets of work; translates transformational ideas into action plans; continuously seeks to improve all processes

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system.  All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.