Mechanical Designer IV
About The Position
As a senior member of a high-performing product development team at Trane Technologies, the Designer IV leads and supports the mechanical design and development of HVAC products. The role creates detailed engineering documentation, 3D models, and production drawings that translate product requirements and engineering intent into practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions. It calls for advanced technical design expertise, sound judgment, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset, as well as the ability to influence design direction and develop solutions that improve product performance, reliability, serviceability, and value. The position drives design execution from concept through production release and works across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, laboratory, and project teams. It also owns bills of materials, drawing revisions, and controlled documentation; provides technical direction on complex project work; and serves as a CAD and design resource who mentors colleagues and reinforces best practices. The role is onsite five days per week.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field and 10 or more years of mechanical design experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 7 or more years of mechanical design experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar design platforms.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, engineering change management, and PLM, ERP, or document control systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD).
Responsibilities
- Lead development of 3D models, production drawings, and engineering documentation for HVAC components and assemblies.
- Translate product requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective design solutions and influence key design decisions.
- Drive design execution across the product development lifecycle from concept through production release.
- Champion design improvements that enhance product performance, reliability, serviceability, and customer value.
- Apply advanced mechanical design knowledge to guide robust, high-quality engineering solutions.
- Establish and reinforce design and drafting standards to ensure accurate, consistent documentation.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, lab, and project teams to align design execution with program goals.
- Own bills of materials, drawing revisions, and controlled documentation to support product accuracy and change management.
- Lead complex project work, provide technical direction, and resolve design issues proactively.
- Serve as a CAD and design resource, mentor others, and promote best practices.
- Demonstrate leadership through innovation, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused mindset.
- Coordinate, train, and review the work of team members.
- Communicate effectively and follow company safety and security requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
