BAC Design Engineer, Global
About the Role
The Designer Engineer will participate in the Global Engineering Group and deliver complex design mainly for new products. These designs should meet functional and manufacturability requirements while maintaining accuracy and adherence to BAC’s Global Design Standards and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop the product concept for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Design complex sub-assemblies and product modules with general direction of design intent per BAC’s and industry’s standards.
- Explore the impact that proposed designs will have on all applicable subsystems, parts, and assemblies.
- Develop scope of work, quantify efforts involved, assess technical feasibility, and evaluate cost impact versus product requirements.
- Own the Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process, driving resolutions for each item.
- Responsible for product testing and validation of concepts, prototypes, and support initial production unit performance verification.
- Own execution and timely implementation of issue resolutions.
- Identify root cause, address and resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize agile/scrum project management methodologies to organize and manage iterative development of new products.
- Lead collaborative discussions with cross-functional teams to share, develop proposals, and resolve product design and performance issues.
- Provide regular presentations to stakeholders and leadership regarding project progress.
- Support product improvement and cost-out opportunities, including manufacturing, field, and warranty issues.
- Travel periodically to BAC manufacturing facilities to assist with prototype or pilot fabrication and assembly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and product development processes (Agile/Scrum, Stage-Gate, NPI).
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and Excel.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding, and generating electrical schematic drawings.
- Sheet metal design experience.
- Project management experience (desired).
- DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) experience.
- Hands-on prototype building and testing experience.
- Experience with highly variable and modular product design.
- Autodesk Vault or equivalent system knowledge.
- HVAC/Refrigeration system working knowledge.
Required Experience/Certification: BS in Engineering or equivalent. CAD certificate preferred or minimum 3 years (3000 hours) of hands-on CAD experience.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time.
- Domestic travel up to 10% of the time may be required.
Pay
BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $63,500–$108,800.
Eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.
Benefits
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).