Senior Designer Mechanical

MAS HVAC INC • Maple Grove, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work. At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry. Position Summary: The Senior Designer, Mechanical, is responsible for creating blueprints, drawings, and 3D models for manufacturing packages related to HVAC systems and components. This role involves collaborating with the engineering team, developing production and installation manuals, and supporting the creation of accurate documentation for manufacturing and assembly to deliver innovative and reliable solutions, with a focus on thermal cooling systems and data center applications.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, with the ability to model complex assemblies and set modeling standards for the design team.
• Strong 2D CAD capabilities, including creating, reviewing, and approving detailed drawings for manufacturing and documentation.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, ideally within HVAC, sheet metal, or equipment manufacturing environments, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and technical ownership.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing practices and processes, with the ability to guide designers and collaborate effectively with fabrication and assembly teams.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams, contributing technical expertise and mentoring junior designers.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, capable of managing multiple projects, revisions, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Highly effective time‑management skills, able to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced engineering and production environment.
• Comfortable working across office and shop‑floor environments, including extended time on CAD systems as well as hands‑on interaction with physical components when necessary.
• Able to participate in and occasionally lead manufacturing floor meetings, providing technical support and performing light‑duty tasks as needed to validate designs or resolve issues.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks certification.
• American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and development of complex 3D models of HVAC equipment, assemblies, and components, ensuring design intent, manufacturability, and performance requirements are met.
• Drive advanced sheet metal design work using SolidWorks, applying industry best practices and guiding others in proper modeling techniques.
• Oversee and approve complete manufacturing packages, including detailed shop drawings, assembly instructions, and fabrication documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams, providing technical insight, resolving design challenges, and ensuring documentation accuracy across disciplines.
• Manage and control design data, including revisions, drawings, engineering changes, and bills of materials, with responsibility for ensuring configuration accuracy and process compliance.
• Apply expert mechanical aptitude and strong analytical reasoning, contributing to design feasibility reviews and mentoring junior designers in problem‑solving techniques.
• Develop and refine production and installation methodologies, documenting processes step‑by‑step for manuals and operational guides.
• Create and maintain high‑quality installation, operation, and maintenance drawings and instructions, ensuring clarity, compliance, and ease of use for end users and field technicians.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource, providing guidance, training, and design leadership to support team growth and project success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree