Senior Design Engineer

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Senior Design Engineer at Romac. In this senior-level role, you’ll design, develop new products, improve existing ones by applying advanced engineering principles and creative problem-solving. You’ll define technical approaches, lead mid-sized projects, guide junior engineers and technicians through all stages of the product development cycle, from concept to production. You’ll play a key part in driving innovation, improving product performance, and strengthening Romac’s ability to deliver reliable waterworks solutions that keep communities connected.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of new or modified products, from concept through testing and production release.
• Resolve complex production and design challenges using expert-level technical knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and implement production capabilities, procedures, and quality protocols to ensure efficient and consistent manufacturing.
• Oversee or perform product testing, analyze results, and establish corrective actions to meet quality standards.
• Guide engineers and technicians, manage project timelines, and lead cost reduction or process improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with demonstrated success in product design and development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and MS Office, with strong technical skills in fabrication, coatings, castings, or machining.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities; able to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Expert knowledge in at least two of the following manufacturing processes; welding, forming, drawing, forming metal, casting and rubber molding.

Base Compensation Range: $100,600 – $151,000 a year. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Our salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance.

Benefits: At Romac, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, employees are eligible for a quarterly discretionary profit-sharing bonus and a year-end bonus. We also provide comprehensive benefits to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (with a 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage), a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and cell phone discounts.

Why Join Romac?

Since 1969, Romac has been dedicated to “connecting people to water” by designing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality American waterworks products. But our mission goes beyond products, it’s about people. We’re proud to create a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Our culture is built around four Core Values:

• ONE ROMAC – Through humility, integrity, and determination we work together as ONE, to accomplish the objectives and priorities of the business.
• PEOPLE FIRST – We care about the well-being and success of every person. Relationship development is central to everything we do.
• CULTURE OF SOLUTIONS – We are curious, open and flexible as we solve problems and strive to continuously improve.
• ALL-IN ATTITUDE – We are committed to excellence and fully engaged in moving the company forward.

Romac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship based on a protected status or characteristic, as defined by federal, state, or local law.

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