Sr. HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Responsibilities may include;

• Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
• Analyze product designs using tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
• Analyze test data as well as the method and type of data collected to understand it in a deep meaningful way.
• Ensure all required product safety testing are done correctly, passing industry recognized safety tests.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests (ECRs).
• Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Participate with project planning sessions and develop aggressive yet realistic project deadlines.
• Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
• Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
• Perform other job duties as required by Supervisor.

Nature and Scope

• May provide guidance – serve as knowledge expert
• Works with the Design Engineering team to develop and sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products
• Responsibilities include the design, analysis, and documentation of those products and their internal components

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
• Experience 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
• Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry
• Software skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and complete projects on time
• Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence & sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include listening
• Effective project management and change management skills
• Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees
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Experience

• 15+ years preferably in a high volume HVAC manufacturing environment
• 8 + years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Black Belt or Green Belt certification - strongly preferred

People Management

No

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports to:

Director of Engineering, Manager, Engineering

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.