Lead HVAC Product Design Engineer

United Enertech Corp.; Hartford (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Enertech Corp. designs and manufactures HVAC components for commercial markets. The Design Engineer leads extrusion, sheet metal and fabricated part design, leveraging Inventor and AutoCAD to create drawings, assemblies and BOMs.

You will coordinate prototype testing, support production launches, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality to improve performance, manufacturability and cost. A deg in mechanical engineering and 1+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of engineering, design, drafting, manufacturing or related technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design new extrusion, sheet metal, and fabricated components for new product development initiatives.
• Develop and refine product designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and product documentation.
• Perform product evaluations and engineering calculations to verify design performance and compliance.
• Conduct product cost analyses and recommend cost reduction opportunities.
• Assist with new product launches, including production implementation and operator training.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication and testing activities with manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with prototype assembly and product evaluation when required.
• Design and construct test samples and fixtures.
• Participate in product testing, installation, data collection and test witnessing.
• Analyze test results and recommend design improvements based on findings.
• Support production with engineering troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Create CNC laser cutting programs and manufacturing files.
• Create CNC router programs using AlphaCAM as needed.
• Generate CAD layouts and nesting programs to support manufacturing operations.
• Work with Purchasing to identify and source new components and materials.
• Assist the drafting team in developing customer submittal drawings and project-specific documentation.
• Maintain engineering records, drawings, and product data.
• Respond to engineering requests and prioritize work assignments to support business needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

AlphaCAM

CNC programming

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Enertech Corp. designs and manufactures HVAC components for commercial markets. The Design Engineer leads extrusion, sheet metal and fabricated part design, leveraging Inventor and AutoCAD to create drawings, assemblies and BOMs.

You will coordinate prototype testing, support production launches, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality to improve performance, manufacturability and cost. A deg in mechanical engineering and 1+ years of related experience are required.