Design Engineer, Level 3

AirReps•WALLER, TX

19h

About The Position

The Design Engineer creates, analyzes and documents new product designs from the requirements provided. In addition, the Design Engineer supports the development and sustainment of bill of materials, drawings, specifications and prototypes using engineering analysis and judgment. The Design Engineer ensures the product meets all internal and external safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
Strong Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
Strong knowledge of product development process
Software skills including MF Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
Effective project management skills.
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills.
Ability to apply good Judgement, has strong work ethic and maintains integrity on the job.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design for six sigma (DFSS), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments methodology, tolerance analysis, value engineering principles, and parts standardization principles
Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
Develop project scope based on product & project requirements.
Understands New Product Development Process, Lean Product Development and Concurrent Engineering.
Oversees the development and execution of test plan and system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
Leads development of system & component DFMEA.
Understands AHRI/DOE/ASHRAE requirements.
Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency & reduce cost.
Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
Mentors’ entry level engineers.
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.