Engineering Technician

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the design team with design and development of new products, making improvements to existing products for cost efficiency and reliability, and ensuring that testing and proof of concept activities are completed on time. Responsibilities are focused on testing and validation of new product concepts and designs in compliance with regulatory organizations (IAPMO, ASTM, NFPA, etc. and any others applicable to the product being developed). This position will also work with Quality and Product Managers to test existing products for execution of the test plan. Creation of models and drawings for new designs and modifying existing designs in SolidWorks is sometimes required.

Position Responsibilities

• Interact with the Engineering Team to fully understand product requirements and develop test methods for proving product designs.

• Conduct tests to ensure the feasibility of product concepts and production parts.

• Work as needed with Compliance, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing to execute the design test validation plan in Stage Gate.

• Participate with the Engineering Team on projects in the feasibility and early development phases to conduct testing and allow the engineers to provide recommendations for product or design improvements.

• Prepare technical drawings as needed for engineering.

• Catalog, document, and store tested parts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and apparatus for testing and validating designs.

• PC Computer Proficiency with Solidworks and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to participate in multiple engineering projects focused on the mechanical range of the company’s technology and product areas.

• Ability to complete tasks on time with supervision.

• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving to get past technical issues.

• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical topics clearly and professionally.

• Ability to learn and demonstrate understanding of complex technical topics.

• Good interpersonal skills in order to work in cross-functional teams.

• Experience with 3D printing.

• Knowledge and experience in industry code such as IAPMO, ASTM, ICC, NFPA, etc. preferred.

• Practical knowledge of plumbing and water infrastructure installation and application techniques preferred.

Education and Certification

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• 401(k) with competitive company match

• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents 

• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
• Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Unlimited time off for salaried Associates
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary)
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)
• Generous benefits including up to $2,880 company contribution to Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and robust EAP offering
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.