JOB TITLE: PRODUCT ENGINEER
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
REPORT TO: MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
REVISION DATE: 04/24/2024
ABOUT TOTO:TOTO is a global leader in plumbing fixtures, renowned for its innovative technology, superior quality, and unwavering commitment to sustainability. We are dedicated to enhancing the comfort, hygiene, and environmental responsibility of commercial spaces worldwide. Our products are designed to deliver exceptional performance while conserving precious resources.
SUMMARY:TOTO is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Market Development Manager to drive market penetration and achieve ambitious sales targets within an assigned geographical territory in the Southeast US. This critical role will focus on promoting TOTO's advanced EcoPower hands-free flush valves, faucets, soap dispensers, and hand dryers. The ideal candidate will excel at building strong relationships with Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) professionals, facility decision-makers, and strategic partners, consistently highlighting the value proposition of TOTO's water-conserving, hygienic, and technologically advanced solutions, including our cutting-edge IoT program for commercial applications.
SUMMARY:
Facilitate the development and/or modification of plumbing products from conceptual design through product life cycle. Monitors vendors and progress toward meeting delivery objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and/or develop new products that integrate market research and industry trends, while adhering to applicable codes, standards and cost targets, for global and domestic products
- Review designs for ease of assembly and manufacturability and suggest improvements
- Evaluate and test prototypes and/or first article samples to ensure quality and performance of finished products. Suggest modifications as necessary
- Facilitate engineering changes to existing products, as needed, to: address market needs, enhance quality and/or improve cost
- Prepare, review and utilize technical drawings made to existing drafting standards
- Assist quality and manufacturing teams to resolve inspection and/or production issues
- Manage production part approval process (PPAP)
- Identify and evaluate potential new vendors
- Coordinate with approved suppliers regarding manufacturing and delivery of components and/or finished goods
- Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for new and existing products
- Compile and present development progress and details according to prescribed Design Review process
- Conduct competitive research to monitor industry trends
- Assist in the creation of product support materials such as: packaging, installation/owner manuals, spare part sheets, and specification sheets
- Work in accordance with both ISO and TOTO USA, INC. policies and procedures
- Complete projects in an effective and efficient manner
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Ceramic.
- Three (3) years or more of experience is preferred.
- Experience with a 3D CAD package, preferably SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD is a plus.
- Basic working knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, casting and forging.
Regardless of Position/Title, all employees are expected to provide the highest level of customer service and kindness for the TOTO organization. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
