Mechanical Design Engineer II

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops new or modifies current equipment diagrams and creates new designs for prototypes and determines the specifications for each component.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical designers and engineers to ensure that the product designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Provides design guidance and oversight to assigned mechanical designers for specific projects enabling them to release optimized designs.
• Establishes procedures for testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots designs products to ensure they are functioning properly and are safe for use.
• Works with engineering and operations to implement engineering change notices (ECN).
• Supports production team during prototypes and initial production to facilitate seamless product and feature releases.
• Collaborates with engineering and others to deviate/approve part shortages and to build test fixtures and prototypes.
• Creates cost estimates for the design features including cost of material, labor, and equipment.
• Modifies the ECAT table and tests for new product designs as needed.
• Reviews product specifications for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Develops bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs.
• Prepares product documentation, operating instructions, and reviews related technical literature.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.
• Travels, when necessary, for field issues or product development at other AAON plants.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3 years’ industry experience, or an Associate’s degree and 7 years’ industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates strong Mechanical Engineering and design skills.
• Ability to lead projects, including conceptual designs, make design recommendations, and mentor junior Design Engineers.
• Creativity and innovation to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Essential Mental Functions

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Essential Physical Functions

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.