Innovative Refrigeration Product 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

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.