Mechanical Designer IV - Part Time

AAON, Inc.•Longview, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for developing and creating models and assemblies using CAD for various types of HVAC equipment—including conceptual designs. Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. Provides technical and team leadership for the Mechanical Design Team through coaching and mentorship, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.

Requirements

A two-year technical degree is preferred, and 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
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.

Responsibilities

Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs and new technologies using computer design software (CAD).
Provides technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship for the Mechanical Design Team, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.
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.