Engineer, Mechanical

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving new and existing products and components, fabricating and testing prototypes, and ensuring product integrity, technical accuracy, and applicability. This position also releases final products for manufacture and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, changes, and/or development from start to completion, communicating and interacting with other functional groups.
• Plans, designs, and develops products or components for assigned projects.
• Prepares or directs preparation of project/system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Plans and develops experimental test products.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems by Model Shop employees.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Gathers and analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility.
• Consults with research personnel, sales, and principal engineers to clarify or resolve issues and develop designs.
• Conducts business case analysis and planning to effectively commercialize new products.
• Reviews and analyzes series production of new products to ensure quality standards and cost levels are met.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks.
• Consults with suppliers for parts or products necessary to design or improve products and components.
• Provides design, prototype, and validation support for improving existing products.
• Oversees installation and testing of field test units at customer sites and gathers feedback.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs field test units.
• Creates and updates product documentation, including manuals and layout drawings.
• Participates in AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association) International committees to ensure product compliance and drive new regulations (for HVLS Fans engineering positions).
• Visits suppliers to explore new technologies, cost-saving opportunities, and support root cause analysis.
• Monitors technology markets, customer feedback, and benchmarking to identify new product opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master’s Degree a plus.
• 5-8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in product design engineering with a strong manufacturing background.
• 1-3+ years of experience in HVAC or airflow, specifically for HVLS Fans engineering positions.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Advanced/Intermediate experience with industry drafting and CAD standards.
• Experience in product design, GD&T using CATIA CAD tools, and DFMEA.
• Significant hands-on experience with the ability to recognize problems, predict outcomes, and implement countermeasures.

Skills

• Proficiency in using personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and automated systems.
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software.

Certifications

• Professional engineering licensure is preferred.

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