Development Engineer, Mechanics

Belimo • Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Development Engineer, Mechanics is responsible for the mechanical design and development of control valves for the commercial HVAC industry, ensuring project accuracy, product quality, and lifecycle success from concept through qualification, industrialization, and sustainment. The role provides technical leadership and technical project management for Mechanical Development projects and works closely with engineers, technicians, Procurement, Quality, suppliers, and other internal and external partners in a hands-on, project-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Strong mechanical design, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, and GD&T.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing technologies and rapid prototyping processes.
• Hands-on experience with experimental testing, analysis, and product qualification.
• Experience working in a structured product development team.
• Technical project management and technical leadership experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple projects.
• Self-starting, highly motivated, organized, and solution-oriented.
• Strong communication skills in a technical and cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of new and existing control valve products.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, select materials, apply GD&T, and analyze functional relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and technical project management for Mechanical Development projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, and end-test equipment and capabilities.
• Organize, schedule, coordinate, analyze, and report qualification testing.
• Identify and evaluate technical risks throughout the development process and use risk management tools to define mitigation actions.
• Execute design reviews and regular technical exchanges to identify risks and verify documentation for correctness and accuracy before release.
• Identify growth opportunities and optimize processes, procedures, tools, methods, and equipment to improve quality and efficiency.
• Communicate with colleagues, suppliers, external vendors, and customers.
• Prioritize work and support multiple projects or technical tasks.
• Travel locally and internationally on a limited basis as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits.
• Target performance bonus of 15% of annual base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level