HVAC Equipment Designer

The Hunton Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Engineered Products (HEP) in Houston seeks an experienced Mechanical Designer to lead CAD efforts for HVAC products, including 2D drawings and 3D models, BOMs and documentation. You'll draft parts and assemblies for NPD and modified equipment, collaborating with engineering, operations and 3rd party partners.

Qualified candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Design or Engineering Technology, 5+ years CAD experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD design experience in HVAC or related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, sheet metal and tolerances.
• Ability to translate instructions into precise drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models for HVAC products.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering documentation.
• Support new product development and modification of equipment.
• Translate instructions into drawings and manage documentation/control.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD design

HVAC knowledge

BOM creation

GD&T analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Design or Engineering Technology

Technical Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

DescriptionHunton Engineered Products (HEP), a team within Hunton Services, is seeking to hire an experienced and driven Mechanical Designer to join our team. The Mechanical Designer is responsible for drafting, designing and documenting commercial and industrial HVAC products for both new product development (NPD) and modification of existing equipment for special use. This individual will join a new and exciting team as the CAD design lead with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations and 3 rd party partners.Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of the Top Places to Work !Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models for parts, assemblies and layouts of assigned HVAC products.Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering documentation.Support new product development of innovative HVAC equipment as well as our modified equipment businessTranslate verbal and/or written instructions into drawings of HVAC products.Demonstrate working knowledge and manage change control, bills of material, product definition & selection, sheet metal fabrication, machine design, GD&T and tolerance analysis, electrical and electronics, piping, brazing and welding.Select mechanical components and materials to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.Maintain proper document control and revision management.Manage project schedules for assigned projects.QualificationsQualifications:Associate’s Degree in Design or Engineering Technology (or related discipline) 5+ years work experience in CAD design is required; OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of an Associate’s DegreeStrong understanding of HVAC equipment with preference toward commercial RTUs, DOAS and wall-mounted A/Cs (DX equipment)Proficiency in design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similarNew product development (NPD) experienceMust have full work authorization in the US. No sponsorship is availablePreferred Qualifications:Technical Bachelor’s Degree a plusFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, ANSI, ISO)Ability to influence and drive changeKnowledge of drafting standards and best practicesSkilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)Work Environment:Office-based design work with occasional travel to local 3 rd party partnersMulti-tasking & collaborative, project-driven environment with tight deadlinesInteraction with multidisciplinary engineering and fabrication teamsKey Skills:3D modeling & draftingNew Product Development (NPD) designGood communication and problem-solving skillsAttention to detailMultidisciplinary coordinationProblem-solving & spatial awarenessTime management and adaptability