Refrigeration Design Engineer

KCC Manufacturing•Simpsonville, KY

About The Position

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. KCC, a leader in the climate control technology industries, is looking for an experienced HVAC Refrigeration Design Engineer to join our team and help shape the next generation of products. As a Refrigeration Design Engineer, you will be working collaboratively and independently with other designers, engineers, and departments who are responsible for the design, support and manufacturing of Commercial HVAC products. You will learn how to take a product from concept to customer with a focus on internal systems, performance components, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering data.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
Wholistic view of products and their interdependencies
Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycle and components and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
3+ Years of HVAC system or component design experience

Responsibilities

Design and analyze refrigeration systems related to the operation of HVAC equipment
Collaborate with suppliers on the design of alternative components
Contribute to the design of new products and improvements to existing products
Analyze test results and implement appropriate changes to ensure products meet regulatory, technical and functional requirements.
Collect and interpret test results and recommend appropriate design changes
Research and evaluate parts and processes for performance, cost efficiency and reliability
Provide finalized design data to maintain ERP and CPQ system configurators
Collaborate with Designers in the design of finished equipment, ready for manufacturing
Create process documents and best practices
Work closely with the purchasing department to evaluate RFP’s and RFQ’s
Maintain personal protective equipment.
Accomplishes Product (organizational) goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform other duties as assigned.