Brightpath Associates LLC
Fire Protection Engineer
Brightpath Associates LLC, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States, 28086
Account Manager - Client Services at Brightpath Associates
About the role
Expanding our R&D team with a hands‑on Fire Protection Engineer who can take products from blank page to factory launch. If you’ve personally owned the end‑to‑end development of portable/wheeled extinguishers or related fire protection products—prototyping, testing, certifications (UL/FM/USCG), and production scale‑up—you’ll feel right at home here.
What you’ll do
Own new product introductions (NPI) end‑to‑end:
define requirements, develop concepts, build/test prototypes, drive certification, and launch to production with Operations and Quality.
Design & validate
portable and wheeled extinguishers (dry chemical, water mist/foam, CO₂, clean agent, lithium‑battery hazard solutions) including agent selection, nozzle/hardware, discharge dynamics, and ergonomics.
Lead certification/approvals
with UL/FM/USCG and align with
NFPA 10
(and applicable NFPA/USCG standards). Prepare test plans, run/observe tests, interpret results, and resolve non‑conformances.
Translate design to manufacturing:
develop drawings/BOMs, tolerances, and critical‑to‑quality features; conduct DFM/DFA reviews; partner with suppliers on tooling and PPAPs; support pilot builds and ramp.
Run experiments and analyze data:
plan DOEs, GR&R, MSA, and failure/root‑cause analyses (8D/5‑Why); iterate quickly using our lab and production floor.
Assure regulatory compliance:
collaborate on cylinder/packaging and transport requirements (49 CFR/DOT), EPA SNAP where applicable, labeling, and user documentation.
Continuously improve
existing lines (cost, reliability, performance), and contribute to platform roadmaps (agents, valves, cylinders, hoses, wheels, brackets, etc.).
Cross‑functional leadership:
align scope, schedule, and budgets with PMO; communicate risk/mitigation; present gate reviews to leadership.
Success looks like (6–12 months)
Launch at least one NPI to production meeting
time‑to‑listing , cost, and performance targets.
Achieve
first‑pass certification
on key tests (UL 299/711/2129/8/154 as applicable) with minimal retest cycles.
Demonstrate ≥95% first‑pass yield at pilot, with CTQs locked and control plans in place.
Deliver complete DHF/PPAP packages and robust field‑use documentation.
Qualifications
Required
B.S. in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
5+ years
industry experience developing fire protection products, with
direct, hands‑on
ownership from concept through certification and production launch.
Working fluency with
UL/FM
processes and relevant standards (e.g.,
UL 299, UL 711, UL 2129, UL 8, UL 154 ),
NFPA 10 , and basic
49 CFR/DOT
considerations for cylinders/transport.
Proven lab skills: instrumentation, flow/pressure measurements, fire test setup, data acquisition, and statistical analysis.
CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and drawing/BOM creation with GD&T fundamentals.
Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause capability (DOE, 8D, FMEA).
Preferred
Experience with water‑mist/foam chemistries, clean agents/Halon alternatives, or lithium‑battery fire hazards.
Exposure to USCG approvals, FM Approvals, and international marks.
Familiarity with Stage‑Gate, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and control plans.
Basic FEA/CFD literacy for flow/thermal problems (nice to have).
Supplier development and custom tooling experience.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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Expanding our R&D team with a hands‑on Fire Protection Engineer who can take products from blank page to factory launch. If you’ve personally owned the end‑to‑end development of portable/wheeled extinguishers or related fire protection products—prototyping, testing, certifications (UL/FM/USCG), and production scale‑up—you’ll feel right at home here.
What you’ll do
Own new product introductions (NPI) end‑to‑end:
define requirements, develop concepts, build/test prototypes, drive certification, and launch to production with Operations and Quality.
Design & validate
portable and wheeled extinguishers (dry chemical, water mist/foam, CO₂, clean agent, lithium‑battery hazard solutions) including agent selection, nozzle/hardware, discharge dynamics, and ergonomics.
Lead certification/approvals
with UL/FM/USCG and align with
NFPA 10
(and applicable NFPA/USCG standards). Prepare test plans, run/observe tests, interpret results, and resolve non‑conformances.
Translate design to manufacturing:
develop drawings/BOMs, tolerances, and critical‑to‑quality features; conduct DFM/DFA reviews; partner with suppliers on tooling and PPAPs; support pilot builds and ramp.
Run experiments and analyze data:
plan DOEs, GR&R, MSA, and failure/root‑cause analyses (8D/5‑Why); iterate quickly using our lab and production floor.
Assure regulatory compliance:
collaborate on cylinder/packaging and transport requirements (49 CFR/DOT), EPA SNAP where applicable, labeling, and user documentation.
Continuously improve
existing lines (cost, reliability, performance), and contribute to platform roadmaps (agents, valves, cylinders, hoses, wheels, brackets, etc.).
Cross‑functional leadership:
align scope, schedule, and budgets with PMO; communicate risk/mitigation; present gate reviews to leadership.
Success looks like (6–12 months)
Launch at least one NPI to production meeting
time‑to‑listing , cost, and performance targets.
Achieve
first‑pass certification
on key tests (UL 299/711/2129/8/154 as applicable) with minimal retest cycles.
Demonstrate ≥95% first‑pass yield at pilot, with CTQs locked and control plans in place.
Deliver complete DHF/PPAP packages and robust field‑use documentation.
Qualifications
Required
B.S. in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
5+ years
industry experience developing fire protection products, with
direct, hands‑on
ownership from concept through certification and production launch.
Working fluency with
UL/FM
processes and relevant standards (e.g.,
UL 299, UL 711, UL 2129, UL 8, UL 154 ),
NFPA 10 , and basic
49 CFR/DOT
considerations for cylinders/transport.
Proven lab skills: instrumentation, flow/pressure measurements, fire test setup, data acquisition, and statistical analysis.
CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and drawing/BOM creation with GD&T fundamentals.
Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause capability (DOE, 8D, FMEA).
Preferred
Experience with water‑mist/foam chemistries, clean agents/Halon alternatives, or lithium‑battery fire hazards.
Exposure to USCG approvals, FM Approvals, and international marks.
Familiarity with Stage‑Gate, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and control plans.
Basic FEA/CFD literacy for flow/thermal problems (nice to have).
Supplier development and custom tooling experience.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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