Responsibilities include:
New Product Development- Design and development of FRP pressure vessels as per applicable design codes such as ASME and product certification such as CE/NSF
- Idea generation and concepts design for new products development based on voice of customer and marketing requirements
- Creating design drawings and specifications
- Prototype building, components development with vendors for prototype parts and product testing as per regulatory requirements.
- Working closely with cross functional teams from Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and other support functions for NPD development activities
- Project Management of New Product Development cycle.
- Identifying cost reduction/value addition opportunities, support to sourcing for alternate material development
- VAVE concept designing, prototype building and testing
- Meeting identified VE target savings.
- Engineering change process and product customization as per customer specific needs
- Support to Operations for productivity improvement and customer complaints RCCMs
- Design of filament wound FRP pressure vessels and tanks as per ASME boiler & pressure vessel code or any other established design code for pressure vessels
- Knowledge of composite materials such as glass, resin systems and of FRP manufacturing processes such as filament winding, RTM, pultrusion etc
- Knowledge of mechanical design and of metal and plastic manufacturing processes
- Idea generation and concepts development
- Knowledge of new product development cycle
- CAD design - Solid works, AutoCad
- Knowledge of tools such as Pugh Analysis, QFD, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFMA, DFF, DVPR, Risk assessment etc
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good communication skills – verbal, written & presentation.
- Experience of working in an ISO certified organization
- Knowledge of SAP ERP system
- MS office
- Knowledge of FEA and prototyping and testing
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Engineering
- 6-8 years in new product design and development
- Design of filament-wound FRP pressure vessels and tanks per ASME or other established pressure vessel design codes
- Knowledge of composite materials (glass, resin systems) and FRP manufacturing processes (filament winding, RTM, pultrusion)
- Mechanical design knowledge and familiarity with metal and plastic manufacturing processes
- Idea generation and concept development for new products
- Knowledge of new product development cycle and project management of NPD
- CAD design experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Prototype building, component development with vendors, and product testing per regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with design and quality tools: Pugh Analysis, QFD, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFMA, DFF, DVPR, Risk assessment
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Experience working in an ISO certified organization
- Knowledge of SAP ERP
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Knowledge of FEA, prototyping and testing
What We Do
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com
