Design Engineer

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Design Engineer to support and develop refrigerated display case products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases on schedule, leveraging CFD/FEA, 3D modeling, and manufacturing knowledge. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and experience with SolidEdge or similar tools; familiarity with PLM systems and ERP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Design and Evaluation experience for Refrigerated Products.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office proficient.
• Competent using 3D solid modeling (SolidEdge preferred).
• Ability to review and interpret results from CFD and FEA simulations.
• Proficiency in explaining simulation data to the engineering team and translating results into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, oral & written.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Engineers on conceptual design and development of refrigerated display cases.
• Design for Manufacturing using knowledge in formed sheet metal, copper tubing, electrical assemblies, welded structural frames, product sub-assemblies, and top-level system assemblies.
• Understand customers’ needs and follow processes to develop and release high-quality products on time.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of product releases within PLM system.
• Support improvement of overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of the product.
• Initiate studies of new and existing designs to incorporate cost-effective technology.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for on-time release of quality products.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implement corrective actions for products, processes, and tooling.
• Deliver accuracy of engineering information including PLM attributes, BOM, specs, test reports, design reviews.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and DVP&R.

Skills

Product design

CFD

FEA

3D modeling

Sheet metal design

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidEdge

Teamcenter

Windchill

Oracle

Mapics

BAAN

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic engineering team to support and develop new products for the leader in the Food Retailing Industry. This position will support a variety of new and existing products and projects.

The Design Engineer will work within our engineering team to support the execution of large and small product releases. This role will collaborate with cross functional teams (Product Management, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, etc.) to deliver the Hussmann promise of Continuously Providing the most Customer-Focused Solutions in the Food Retail Industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Engineers on conceptual design and overall development of refrigerated display cases

• Design for Manufacturing using knowledge in formed sheet metal, fabricated copper tubing, electrical assemblies, welded structural frames, product sub-assemblies, and top-level system assemblies.

• Understand our customers’ needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level, on-time to customer request.

• Plan and coordinate implementation of product releases within PLM system.

• Support the improvement of the overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of the product.

• Initiate studies of new and existing designs to incorporate new cost-effective technology to maintain our competitive edge.

• Collaborate with project team of multi-functional and multi-departmental personnel for on-time release of quality and cost-effective products.

• Performs hands‑on troubleshooting efforts and implements corrective actions for products, processes, and tooling.

• Deliver accuracy of all engineering information issued regarding assigned projects. This includes PLM related attributes, BOM structure, product specifications, test reports, design review documentation, etc.

• Participate in engineering gate review deliverables within the design release process (Design Reviews, DFMEAs, DVP&R, etc.)

• Support the completion of programs on schedule and on budget meeting all technical and customer requirements.

• Validate new designs through prototype builds and first‑article inspections. Support the resolution of any issues identified on the manufacturing floor

• Maintain technical competence and up‑to‑date knowledge on all relevant mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and computer technologies. Attend training courses as needed.

• Support the development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

• Execute tasks with minimal direction

Qualifications

• 5 + years of Product Design and Evaluation experience for Refrigerated Products

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineer, or equivalent

• Microsoft Office proficient

• Competent using 3D solid modeling (SolidEdge preferred)

• Ability to review and interpret results from CFD (computational fluid dynamics) and FEA (Finite element analysis) simulations.

• Proficiency in explaining simulation data to the engineering team and translating results into actionable design improvements.

• Excellent communication skills, oral & written.

• Strong problem‑solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Project management experience and a general understanding of Manufacturing processes preferred

• Simulation Pre-processing: Hands‑on experience setting up CFD or FEA models, specifically regarding meshing, defining material properties, and applying accurate loads and boundary conditions.

• Simulation Post-processing: Ability to validate and extract results from raw simulation data, including generating visual plots (contours/streamlines) and interpreting quantitative values to verify design performance.

• Understand refrigeration systems, thermo‑dynamics, heat transfer and structural analysis principles. Basic electrical component knowledge.

• Sheetmetal Design experience a plus.

• PLM System Experience – Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.

• MRP System Experience – Oracle, Mapics, BAAN, etc.

Benefits & Perks – What’sInIt For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

• Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

• Paid Time-Off Benefits - Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.

• Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.

• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs - EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment – delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connectedsolutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.