Sustaining Engineer

Posted:
7/27/2026, 4:49:32 PM

Location(s):
Shanghai, China

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$88k–$104k/yr

Product Optimization & Value Engineering

  • Lead and support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
  • Drive continuous product improvement projects throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce variant complexity, standardize components, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of existing designs and manufacturing processes.

Cost Reduction & Supplier Collaboration

  • Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for material, component, and manufacturing cost reductions.
  • Evaluate alternative components, technologies, and materials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
  • Support supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing activities from a technical perspective.
  • Assist Purchasing during supplier discussions, technical reviews, and supplier performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.

Product Lifecycle Management

  • Manage engineering changes and product updates to support business and customer requirements.
  • Support product transfers, localization projects, and manufacturing transitions.
  • Ensure product documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials remain current and accurate.
  • Analyze field performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities.

Manufacturing & Operational Support

  • Act as the primary engineering interface between Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.
  • Support production teams in resolving technical issues affecting quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure products are designed and maintained for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.

Compliance & Technical Support

  • Support CE certification activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate laboratory testing and product validation activities as needed.
  • Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical expertise for quality investigations, supplier issues, and customer-related concerns.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, automation, or machinery products preferred.
  • Experience working within a multinational company (MNC) environment is advantageous.
  • Proven experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including cost reduction and manufacturing optimization initiatives.

Required Skills

  • Strong engineering and technical problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience leading product optimization and cost reduction projects.
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
  • Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation in English.
  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency with: SolidWorks & AutoCAD
  • Understanding of:  Manufacturing processes; Design for Manufacturing (DFM); Design for Assembly (DFA); Product cost analysis; Supplier development and qualification processes; Engineering change management.

Preferred

  • Mechanical Engineering or Automation background.
  • Experience working closely with manufacturing operations and supply chain organizations.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with SAP C4C, SAP, or other ERP systems.
  • Experience supporting CE certification and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Familiarity with adhesive dispensing, fluid handling, automation equipment, or industrial machinery.

Core Competencies

  • Customer-focused with a strong business mindset.
  • Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mentality.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.

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Nordson

Website: https://www.nordson.com/

Headquarter Location: Westlake, Ohio, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1954

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Packaging Services ⋅ Test and Measurement

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas