Design Engineer - Core Products

KCC Manufacturing•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Design Engineer – Core Products KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Summary: We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. You'll collaborate with other designers and engineers to create and manufacture roof curb and curb-adapter products. You'll take products from concept to production, focusing on design, manufacturing efficiency, and industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS or similar software
Strong computer skills
Mechanical aptitude
Proven ability to solve complex problems
Good communication skills
Must be onsite for at least 40 hours per week.
Ability to access manufacturing areas, lift/move parts up to 50 lbs., and stand for 6-8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Relevant sheet metal part design experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel programming in VBA or Python
The ability to manage projects with varying levels of supervision

Responsibilities

Design and Development : Design curbs, curb-adapters, and related products using SOLIDWORKS and other software. Maintain 3D part and assembly models, drawings, and BOMs.
Problem Solving : Provide solutions and direction for challenges. Use experience and scientific theory to identify root causes.
Continuous Improvement : Initiate activities to improve product quality, production efficiency, and reduce costs.
Prototyping and Testing : Design, document, and test prototype products, analyze results, and implement design changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with engineering, sales, purchasing, and production teams to ensure accurate and efficient product development.
Customer Support : Provide technical direction and support to sales teams.
Manufacturing Support : Offer daily support to manufacturing teams, solving production-related issues.
Meetings and Communication : Participate in meetings to keep processes and designs up to date.
ERP System Management : Manage and support ERP system data.