· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics. Masters preferred, not required.
· 5 to 12 years of valve manufacturing experience (sanitary and industrial applications preferred)
· 3 to 5 years of people leadership experience
· Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers, research partners, and regulatory agencies
· Experience in gas regulators, control valves, on off, and valve automation a plus
· Strong knowledge of ISO, ASME, API standards
· Proficiency in FMEA, CAD/CAE
· Demonstrated ability to lead and drive execution with cross functional teams on assigned New Product Development projects, and business growth initiatives.
New Product Development:
Drive concept to launch execution for next gen control valves, regulators, and sanitary solutions.
Lead fast cycle NPD focused on performance, manufacturability, and customer value.
Strategic Engineering Projects:
Build and deploy modern digital sizing & selection tools for regulators and control valves.
Lead value engineering upgrades to core platforms (e.g., Steriflow J Series, Jordan sliding gates).
Develop & upgrade BPE compliant Steriflow sanitary/CIP optimized valves.
Create automated test rigs to accelerate performance validation and lab throughput.
Technical Leadership & Product Support:
Provide advanced product engineering support across all product lines.
Develop a structured troubleshooting and knowledge base for Value Stream teams, Inside/ Outside Sales
Elevate engineering standards, design control, and documentation quality.
Lab, Testing & Capability Enhancement:
Improve lab assets, data acquisition, and validation processes.
Strengthen test repeatability, automation, and reporting.
Industry Engagement:
Represent the company in ASME BPE, FCI, ISA and related committees.
Bring back insights to influence roadmaps and product strategy.
Customer visits to gather insights on developing innovative solutions for value creation
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and results driven Product Engineer to elevate our Core Richards business in Cincinnati. This business includes the Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines. This role leads innovation, elevates technical capability, and delivers solutions that move our customers and business forward.
Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products, known by our customers for high quality products, great customer service, and fast & reliable deliveries. Our products are marketed under a series of distinct brands, each of which is used in unique applications that require precise technical attributes. The company serves a range of end markets, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and various industrial segments.
The company has two locations, Cincinnati OH and Fletcher NC, and a global headcount of 190. Equipped with an experienced, passionate team, Richards focuses on driving profitable growth through operational excellence, opening new channels to market, and investing in new products.
Richards has four Core Values:
· Empowerment: Employees are our most valuable asset
· Collaboration: Together we achieve more
· Pioneering Spirit: Curiosity and innovation are our driving forces
· Service Mindset: Never stop advocating for the Customer
And our purpose is to solve tomorrow’s demanding fluid control problems, today.