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VICTAULIC
Project Design Engineer - Coupling Technology
Product Development, Corporate Engineering | Victaulic Global Headquarters, Easton, PA
Full-Time | Corporate Engineering - Coupling Technology
This position is onsite at our Global Headquarters in Easton, PA.
*Relocation assistance is offered for this position.
*Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.
ABOUT VICTAULIC
Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.
Our Coupling Technology team within Corporate Engineering is responsible for developing and maintaining commercially successful Victaulic products and equipment - including new and revised products for Victaulic and its subsidiaries.
AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION
At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let's Build a Better World Together.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE
We're looking for a Project Design Engineer - Coupling Technology to join our Corporate Engineering team in Easton, PA. In this role, you'll own the development of Victaulic coupling products from concept through market release, reporting to the Senior Manager of Coupling Technology - Engineering. You'll lead multi-departmental teams through detailed design, testing, and production, working closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Application Engineering to bring products from idea to reality. This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of Victaulic coupling technology, with monthly travel to agencies, vendors, and manufacturing sites in support of your projects.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

• Lead concept development - generating design ideas, modeling concepts through drawings and hardware, and presenting them clearly to stakeholders
• Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to refine concepts against customer requirements, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality needs
• Estimate initial design costs and develop alternatives to hit product cost targets
• Prepare and present project and procurement authorizations to management
• Lead a multi-departmental team through detailed design, drawing review and approval, and vendor selection
• Oversee prototyping, testing against requirements, and resolution of design and tolerance issues
• Lead design reviews to confirm customer and performance requirements are met
• Develop Engineering Instructions/Procedures/Specifications (EI/EP/ES) as appropriate
• Participate in tooling selection and approve tooling based on sample results
• Support evaluation of pilot production runs and resolve production issues
• Prepare technical literature and train Marketing, Sales, and Application Engineering on new products
• Support Application Engineering with usage recommendations for existing product technology
• Travel monthly to agencies, vendors, and manufacturing sites in support of assigned projects
• Contribute new product ideas that differentiate Victaulic from the competition

WHAT YOU BRING

• BS or MS in an appropriate engineering field
• 5-10 years of commercially successful product development or related engineering experience
• Proven track record managing multiple, successful, cross-functional projects from concept through production
• Strong creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate design concepts that meet project requirements
• Demonstrated business acumen and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Required experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
• Required proficiency in 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including injection molding, casting, machining, welding, and 3D printing
• Familiarity with designing using elastomers, plastics, composites, and metals
• Comfort working hands-on in a laboratory environment with hand tools and light machinery
• Proficiency in mathematical modeling of complex mechanical designs, including analytical and numerical methods for evaluating stress, fatigue, pressure, and dynamic loads in piping and coupling systems

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Knowledge and experience with pressure vessels, piping, fluid control devices, and/or pumps
• Experience with Abaqus for FEA and SolidWorks for 3D CAD
• Familiarity with design optimization and automation via parametric study and scripting (Python)
• Experience incorporating AI-assisted tools - such as generative design, machine learning-based simulation, or AI-driven CAD workflows - into the engineering design process

WHAT WE OFFER
Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating for this role
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World
Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.
IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP
Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)
VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
Let's Build a Better World Together.
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