Engineer, Design 3

Position Responsibilities May Include

• Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Develop project scope based on product & project requirements
• Oversees the development and execution of test plan and system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
• Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
• Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
• Leads development of system & component DFMEA.
• 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.
• Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• Mentors' entry level engineers.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge & 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)
• Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
• Strong Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
• Strong knowledge of product development process
• 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, has strong work ethic and maintains integrity on the job.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 6 years plus preferably in a high volume HVAC manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred)

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required

People Management: No