Job Description
The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Senior VAVE Mechanical Engineer
Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $131,963 - $155,250 per year
Job type: Full-time position
About This Role
Kidde Global Solutions has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Senior VAVE Mechanical Engineer to join our Commercial Fire Engineering Productivity team. This team works alongside other R&D centers to identify, validate and implement Material Productivity projects for all Commercial Fire business units. The candidate for this role will be responsible for building the project pipeline, executing selected projects, mentoring junior team members and supporting R&D teams with their productivity project efforts.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive value analysis and value engineering projects to optimize material cost while maintaining a focus on quality.
• Work with cross functional teams to build the material productivity project pipeline.
• Support the Operations teams with Transfer of Work and Localization projects – documentation, quality data validation, manufacturing requirement clarification.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (no direct report responsibilities).
• Update design drawings (2-D and 3-D CAD) to clarify Engineering design requirements.
• Manage product configuration and design change documentation (ECN, Deviation).
• Ensure product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support product certification and listing efforts (UL/ULC, FM, EN54, CCCF, etc.)
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Support OEM product qualification and onboarding.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field
• 10+ years’ experience in design for value and design for manufacturability engineering
Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers
• Experience interfacing with manufacturing teams to support product Transfer of Work and Localization initiatives
• Experience with both metal and plastic product design and tooling and manufacturing
• Ability and willingness to travel overseas to support Productivity events and project implementation (including, but not limited to: China, Mexico, Poland, Netherlands, Spain and India)
• Business Administration, Project Management and Quality related training
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and reliability engineering
• Previous work in fire safety or other highly regulated industries
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrently running projects
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
