Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer I

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Friday remote option

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Design Engineer I to design, maintain, or improve products and components for Rheem North America. The role is hybrid, with in-office work Monday–Thursday and remote Fridays.

The engineer will analyze drawings, plan changes, troubleshoot design issues, ensure certification compliance, and coordinate testing with labs and internal teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Experience with engineering change processes and certification standards.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks modeling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sketches, specifications and drawings to determine design factors (size, shape, tolerances).
• Sketch rough layouts and compute dimensions, angles, weights, and locations of features.
• Plan, coordinate, and check engineering changes prior to production release.
• Investigate design issues, document findings, and implement improvements.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering principles and standards.
• Develop certification submittals and coordinate testing.
• Develop test plans and coordinate data collection and interpretation.
• Write detailed engineering reports summarizing findings for other teams.
• Consider interchangeability, service requirements, and efficiency in designs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Team collaboration

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Design Engineer I to design, maintain, or improve products and components for Rheem North America. The role is hybrid, with in-office work Monday–Thursday and remote Fridays.

The engineer will analyze drawings, plan changes, troubleshoot design issues, ensure certification compliance, and coordinate testing with labs and internal teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions.