Design Engineer Mechanical Design Job Summary We are looking for a Design Engineer to independently support mechanical design engineering projects and collaborate closely with design, product engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.

The role involves designing and developing sheet metal components, solid models, and casting parts , preparing layouts and detailed engineering drawings, and applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to develop efficient, cost-effective, and production-ready designs.

The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining engineering documentation, including BOMs and ECNs , supporting existing production parts, and ensuring compliance with applicable design and drafting standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Independently support mechanical design engineering projects from concept through project execution.
- Collaborate with design and product engineering teams to deliver project requirements effectively.
- Design and develop mechanical components, with a focus on:

- Sheet metal parts

- Solid models

- Casting components
- Create layouts, conceptual designs, sketches, 3D models, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost.
- Prepare and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
- Manage and support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) workflows.
- Provide design support for current production parts and products.
- Support engineering changes, drawing updates, and design improvements for existing products.




- Follow established design, drafting, engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Interpret and work effectively from verbal and written engineering instructions, specifications, drawings, and sketches.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and project stakeholders to ensure timely project execution.
- Support product quality and manufacturing requirements through effective engineering design.
- Ensure design deliverables meet project expectations related to quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturability.
- Independently handle design and drawing release activities with minimal supervision.

Required Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience with Autodesk Vault.
- Knowledge of Fourth Shift.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
- Good knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on understanding of sheet metal and casting component design.
- Knowledge of DFM and DFA methodologies.
- Positive understanding of GD&T; in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
- Experience with BOM creation, maintenance, and management.
- Experience with ECN workflows and engineering change processes.
- Understanding of HVAC and refrigeration processes.




- Knowledge of refrigeration subsystems and associated components.
- Ability to independently manage design and engineering drawing release activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in engineering documentation.

Preferred / Desired Skills
- Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or related product design environments.
- Experience working with Life Science Solutions products or similar applications.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production requirements.
- Experience supporting current production parts and product improvements.
- Ability to translate engineering requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs.
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
- Familiarity with engineering change and product lifecycle processes.

Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet project timelines.
- Commitment to achieving high standards of quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Skills Autodesk Inventor | Autodesk Vault | Fourth Shift | Mechanical Design | Sheet Metal Design | Casting Design | 3D Modeling | Engineering Drawings | DFM | DFA | GD&T; | ASME Y14.5M | BOM | ECN | Manufacturing Processes | HVAC | Refrigeration | Refrigeration Subsystems | Drawing Release

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