Design Engineer, Level 2

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.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long term system quality, improve efficiency & 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.
• 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:
• Works within knowledge
• Will work with the Design Engineering team to develop & sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products
• The responsibilities of this position 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 (preferred)
• Black belt or green belt certification (preferred)
• Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred)
• Software skills including MF Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written
• Effective project management skills
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
Experience:
• 3+years preferably in a high volume HVAC manufacturing environment
• At least 2 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred)
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in 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.