Senior/Lead Advanced Manufacturing Design Engineer

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.

Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

About the Role

The Senior/Lead Manufacturing Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing products and manufacturing processes with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and innovation. This role bridges product design and manufacturing execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate advanced concepts into robust, high-volume production solutions that optimize cost, capital investment, and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs, coordinate with product engineering on new model releases, and work with outside integrators to implement best-in class solutions for our global manufacturing facilities.
• Design manufacturing equipment, work-holding, and fixturing for high volume assembly and machining operations using NX 3-D modeling software.
• Collaborate with product development groups to address industry trends and leverage design for manufacturing expertise to ensure all aspects of safety, quality, and performance are achieved.
• Support early-phase product development including concept generation, feasibility studies, prototyping, and proof-of-concept builds with emphasis on Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Support pilot, prototype, and pre-production builds, incorporating lessons learned into final designs.
• Work with internal and outside integrators to conceptualize, generate, and propose initial manufacturing design concepts.
• Lead and perform tolerance stack-ups, risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA), and root cause investigations.
• Create concepts for new manufacturing processes, generate conceptual assembly line & plant floor layouts. Optimize processes utilizing digital manufacturing design & simulations within our digital transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the direction of manufacturing design standards to establish synergy between AME, product engineering and our manufacturing plants.
• Ensure all lab and production-related equipment meet all safety requirements in accordance with applicable industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering. Associates degree and/or equivalent work experience would also be considered.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a design engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to recognize and solve complex problems in mechanical design.
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with internal engineers and external vendors.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships in a team environment focusing on win-win solutions.
• Has a strong mechanical background & experience with mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of materials and tool making processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (examples: NX, Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD, GD&T, and engineering documentation standards.
• Experience and working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office Products.

Preferred

• Experience in high volume manufacturing tooling/fixturing design.
• Experience in machine & manufacturing design.
• Five (5) years using NX Modeling software.
• Experience working with Teamcenter PLM software.
• Exposure to automation, digital manufacturing, or highly automated production lines.
• Experience with the design & manufacture of high-speed rotating products.

Onsite Work Arrangement

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. There is the option to have 1 work from home day per week.

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions.

Our Commitment to Our People

We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.