The Design Engineer creates, analyzes and documents new product designs from the requirements provided. In addition, the Design Engineer supports the development and sustainment of bill of materials, drawings, specifications and prototypes using engineering analysis and judgment. The Design Engineer ensures the product meets all internal and external safety and regulatory standards.
Position Responsibilities May include
- 01Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- 02Develop project scope based on product & project requirements.
- 03Understands New Product Development Process, Lean Product Development and Concurrent Engineering.
- 04Oversees the development and execution of test plan and system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
- 05Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
- 06Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
- 07Leads development of system & component DFMEA.
- 08Understands AHRI/DOE/ASHRAE requirements.
- 09Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
- 10Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency & reduce cost.
- 11Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- 12Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
- 13Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
- 14Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
- 15Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
- 16Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
- 17Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
- 18Mentors’ entry level engineers.
- 19Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.
Nature & Scope
- 20Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
- 21Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision.
- 22Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
- 23Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Knowledge & Skills
- 24Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
- 25Experience with design for six sigma (DFSS), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments methodology, tolerance analysis, value engineering principles, and parts standardization principles (preferred)
- 26Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
- 27Strong Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
- 28Strong knowledge of product development process
- 29Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred)
- 30Software skills including MF Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
- 31Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- 32Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
- 33Effective project management skills.
- 34Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills.
- 35Ability to apply good Judgement, has strong work ethic and maintains integrity on the job.
- 36Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
- 37Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
Experience
- 386 years plus preferably in a high-volume HVAC manufacturing environment
- 39At least 3 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred)
Education/Certification
- 40Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- 41Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.