Engineer II

Zaddy Solutions; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Oklahoma City is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, validate and optimize HVAC systems for residential and commercial products. You will work across product families and support manufacturing to ensure best-in-class performance and reliability.

You will perform analytical studies, run simulations, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with internal teams to drive NPD and sustaining initiatives, while interfacing with vendors and customers to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with HVAC emphasis preferred.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluids.
• Experience with NPD processes and DFSS/DFMA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems for multiple platforms.
• Lead product qualification and compliance test programs.
• Manage projects through the full development cycle and coordinate with manufacturing.
• Interface with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Document designs with BOMs, drawings and change notifications.

Skills

HVAC design

Project management

Thermal analysis

Data analysis

DOE methods

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

CFD software

MATLAB

MS Office

Job description

This role will be responsible for design, development and maintenance improvements of residential and commercial HVAC products that meet or exceed best-in-class performance and reliability targets across multiple platforms and product families, as well as manufacturing support for existing products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide measurable contribution to NPD projects and sustaining initiatives.
• Manage individual projects and special engineering requests throughout the complete product development cycle.
• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems employing advanced analytical methods and experimental techniques.
• Lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs.
• Conduct analytical studies employing state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Ensure design quality, supporting your calculations and design proposals.
• Support manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, technical services, and supply chain functions.
• Interface with vendors, customers, and field personnel.
• Conduct presentations for technical and business personnel.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of material, drawings, special customer requests, and product change notifications.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and test agencies.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Preferred emphasis on HVAC system design or thermal sciences.

Experience:

• 5 years design & project experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Experience with state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Familiar with computer programming languages.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite products.

Certificates & Licenses:

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification - Universal, is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of HVAC system design and applications; familiarity with the systems component design, integration, and interactions.
• Familiarity with the New Product Development (NPD) process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and heat exchanger design.
• Hands-on skills and experience in working with laboratory equipment, test stands and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards and agency compliance.
• Knowledge of air management & aeroacoustics and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R field; industrial experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with system controls, sequence of operations and electrical wiring methods.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, advanced experimental techniques, instrumentation, calibration, measurement systems, uncertainty analysis and DoE concepts.