VVater is a US-based, next-generation water treatment company that aims to provide Water for Humankind with a cornerstone of sustainability and a promise of a better, healthier tomorrow—servicing various industries and markets around the world from Real Estate, Wastewater Treatment, Municipal Potable Water, and multiple others, in particular, focusing on the recovering and recycling of different waters in a centralized or decentralized way. The company also does artificial beaches, urban lagoons, wave pools, surf parks, aquatics, sewage treatment, wastewater, and drinking water.
Job Description
VVater is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to own end-to-end product design for water treatment and purification solutions, including whole-home residential and light commercial offerings. You’ll convert concepts into manufacturable products, complete drawing packages, perform core engineering calculations, collaborate with electrical/controls and field teams, and drive prototypes through validation and release. The ideal candidate blends strong CAD skills (Fusion 360 preferred) with solid mechanics/fluids fundamentals, DFMA discipline, and familiarity with common codes and standards for water-contact products.
Key Responsibilities
- Create parametric 3D models and fully dimensioned 2D drawings (ASME Y14.5 GD&T) for housings, manifolds, plumbing layouts, brackets, frames, pump/valve assemblies, and enclosure hardware; generate BOMs, cut sheets, exploded views, and assembly/installation instructions.
- To meet performance, cost, and reliability targets, perform engineering calculations (pressure drop, pump selection curves, basic CFD/flow reasoning, stress/tolerance stack-ups, thermal and vibration considerations).
- Apply DFMA across sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, castings, and purchased components; specify materials/finishes suitable for potable and corrosive environments (e.g., stainless, engineered polymers, coatings).
- Produce plumbing schematics, simple P&IDs, and interface drawings; coordinate electrical one-line and panel/enclosure interfaces with EE/controls teams (NEMA/IP considerations).
- Build and iterate prototypes; plan and execute verification/validation tests (pressure, leak, fatigue, environmental) and translate results into design revisions.
- Prepare documentation that supports regulatory/certification submittals (e.g., NSF/ANSI 60/61/372 for wetted materials, relevant AWWA/UL considerations) and align designs with widely adopted U.S. model codes (IBC/IRC, IPC or UPC, NEC interfaces) and typical AHJ expectations across states.
- Own revision control, ECNs, and PDM hygiene; maintain libraries, templates, and standards to ensure speed and consistency.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and vendors on manufacturability, tooling, tolerances, and cost; review supplier prints/models and approve first articles.
- Support installation details and site considerations (anchorage/clearances, utility tie-ins) and provide redline resolution from field feedback.
- Contribute to product roadmaps with practical concepts and continuous improvement initiatives, and perform all other duties as instructed by the company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related); EIT/FE preferred
- 4+ years of mechanical/product design experience for physical products (water treatment, plumbing/HVAC, appliances, fluid-handling, or industrial equipment)
- Proficiency in Fusion 360 (preferred) and solid 2D drafting in AutoCAD; strong PDM discipline (Fusion Team/Vault or similar)
- Mastery of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and a sound grasp of mechanics/fluids; comfortable with pump selection, pressure/temperature ratings, sealing methods, and corrosion/material compatibility for potable water
- Demonstrated DFMA skills and familiarity with standard manufacturing processes (sheet metal, CNC machining, injection molding, casting, 3D printing for prototypes)
- Nice to have: basic FEA or CFD, exposure to UL/NEMA enclosure design, experience preparing packages for NSF/ANSI or UL/ETL reviews, and cross-functional work with electrical/controls teams
- Excellent communication, organization, and the ability to drive multiple projects to completion in a fast-paced environment
- As a part of our process to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants, assessment tests are required as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, should you elect not to participate in completing the assessment tests, your application will not be able to progress to the next stage or be considered during evaluation.
