Mechanical Designer III

Job Summary: Responsible for developing and creating models and assemblies using CAD for various types of HVAC equipment—including conceptual designs and parametric modeling. Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. May coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs, parametric modeling and new technologies using computer design software (CAD).
• Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the structural and mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Collaborates with Engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions.
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and production launch to facilitate seamless releases and is trusted as a point person or go to for manufacturing issues.
• Seeks ways to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Keeps pace with the processing of orders in-house (SPAS).
• Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to develop design standards.
• Confers with engineering management to complete assigned projects.
• Provides complete bills of material by defining when, where, and why specific parts are used.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.
   

Education and Experience Requirements:

A two-year technical degree is preferred, and 8 years’ experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excels in mechanical and structural analysis of assemblies.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical, structural and design aptitude.
• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Demonstrates 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 fast-paced, high-pressure, team environment.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Occasional travel as required.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.